LIZ BENESKI

Most recently serving as the CEO at AmCham Abu Dhabi for over six years, Liz is a tireless advocate of AmCham members, the AmCham Mission, and the US-regional trade relationships. Well-known as a passionate communicator, connector, and collaborator, she looks forward to energetically guiding AmCham Saudi Arabia in its mission to maintain and build upon US-KSA relationships, elevate AmCham Saudi Arabia's profile through advocacy efforts, and solidly prepare the organization to successfully navigate all opportunities alongside its stakeholders.

Before AmCham Abu Dhabi, Liz enjoyed a successful SME career spanning over 32 years, which focused mainly on the hospitality industry, involving a private company that owned, built, and operated franchised hotel locations throughout Texas and Louisiana. Additionally, she has owned and operated restaurants, bars, consultancies, and more. A true businesswoman at heart, Liz leaped at the opportunity to build upon AmCham Saudi Arabia’s 3+ decade strong history. A tireless advocate for US-regional business collaboration and a community leader for equality in business, Liz holds a B.S./B.C. from Shorter University. She has been a speaker at many industry events in the USA and UAE, was a key member of the Texas Business Travel Association, rescues senior dogs, and is a global traveler.