The current president of the confederation is Fredrik Persson, while the Director General is Markus J. Beyrer.

It promotes the interests of corporate citizens to ensure that public policy supports the European economy.

It is generally considered the strongest interest organisation in Brussels[1] and represents 20 million companies through its member trade associations in 36 European countries.

In 2014, Unilever terminated its membership in BusinessEurope's Advisory and Support Group because it opposed the organisation's stance on carbon dioxide emissions.

[2][3] The association is led by a president, which has been held by the following persons:[4][5] BusinessEurope is administered by a director general.