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Our Team

Joseph Janco

Dr. Joseph Janco is President of the America-Eurasia Business Coalition, specializing in international business development, investment facilitation, and cross-continental trade between the U.S., Europe, and Asia. 


He founded the America- Eurasian Business Coalition to support multinational corporations in navigating emerging markets, structuring investments, and expanding global partnerships. Dr. Janco has organized major economic conferences, roundtables, and strategic programs connecting businesses across continents and promoting sustainable commerce.



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Charles Sills

Charles Sills is a Senior Advisor and Vice President at the America-Eurasia Business Coalition and Director of Energy and Environmental Programs. He specializes in international infrastructure, energy development, and large-scale project planning across multiple global regions.


He has led and supported major industrial, environmental, and infrastructure initiatives and has helped organize international business conferences focused on energy investment and cross-border development. Charles Sills is also busy organizing national and international security defense conferences.



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Ralph E. Winnie, Jr.

Ralph E. Winnie, Jr. is Vice President for Global Business Development at the America-Eurasia Business Coalition. He specializes in U.S.-Asia trade, joint ventures, and international business development, helping clients identify partners, structure investments, and expand into East Asian markets. 


Dr. Winnie has appeared on numerous international television programs to discuss international trade and tariff issues. He has organized business delegations, international seminars, and major trade conferences across the region. He has represented AEBC at the Silk Road Summit and BRICS Conferences as an expert on oil and gas issues.


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Richard Trifan

Richard Trifan is Director of Global Trade and Transportation at the America-Eurasia Business Coalition with deep experience in international logistics and supply-chain operations. He has worked with major companies, including Conair, Colgate, Nabisco, and Toyota, on global trade, market entry, and transportation strategy.


Richard Trifan has represented the AEBC at the Silk Road and BRICS Conferences. With an MBA in Marketing and Finance, he helps organizations improve operations, build partnerships, and increase profitability across international markets.

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Jamie Easton-Wise

Jamie Easton-Wise – Director & Senior Business Advisor of AEBC.

He is also the CEO of Creative Global Strategy Group, specializing in customer engagement, global contact centers, and digital transformation. With over 30 years of experience, including 28 years at American Express as Vice President, Jamie leads strategic initiatives in cloud, omni-channel, conversational AI, and contact center transformation for global clients. Recognized as “Customer Acquisition CEO of the Year 2023 – London,” Jamie combines technology expertise and business strategy to drive large-scale operational improvements worldwide.

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Jacob Choe

Jacob Choe is a global strategy and investment advisor specializing in supply chains, infrastructure, and cross-border partnerships across Africa, the United States, and Asia. He designs investment frameworks, market-entry strategies, and multi-partner business systems that support long-term growth and capital deployment. Jacob Choe has been actively working on these efforts for the past 20 years.


His work focuses on aligning investors, operators, and local partners to build transparent, scalable, and commercially viable ventures in emerging and developed markets.


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Dimitrios Tsikouris

Dimitrios Tsikouris is the Director of the US-European Program at the America-Eurasian Business Coalition. He holds advanced degrees in International Law, History, and Politics, and is fluent in seven languages. He was the Greek Ambassador to Iran (1996-2000), the Kingdom of Belgium (2005-2007), and Indonesia (2008-2010).


He has extensive experience in international relations, cross-cultural negotiation, and global program development.   He has also been extremely focused on solving international disputes. Ambassador Tsikouris is also a prolific author and speaker, with a long track record of leading international initiatives and educational programs across Europe, the U.S., and Asia.




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Christina Petrakis

Global Business Development and Strategic Partnerships professional with 25+ years of experience across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. She has a proven track record in business development, public relations, and building international partnerships.


She advises companies and family offices on market entry, investment strategy, and partnership development, and has led projects in healthcare, energy, infrastructure, technology, luxury goods, and cultural ventures. Her work includes organizing major international conferences, managing global brand projects, and delivering communications and marketing strategy across multiple regions.

Christina is fluent in English, German, and Italian.




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Yikun Jiang

Yikun Jiang is Assistant Director to the America-Eurasia Business Coalition LCC. Yikun has conducted numerous business research projects related to US-Asia trade and commercial relations, including bilateral tariff tensions in the renewable energy industry, such as those involving rare earth materials and lithium-ion batteries, and their impacts on businesses. 


His expertise is in policy-oriented communications, audience targeting, and experience reaching U.S. policymakers, analysts, and think tanks. He has focused his efforts on developing and executing digital strategies, managing content across various platforms, and using data to inform decisions. A key focus of his is to use digital platforms to build and maintain a strong online presence that supports an organization's policy and communication goals. 

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