Developing a sophisticated and holistic advocacy plan for Novozymes policy positions at the U.S. federal, state, and local level and in other key markets in region. Manage team of lobbyists to implement. Overseeing development of an integrated brand and reputation strategy to grow Novozymes brand through communications in North America for maximum regional influence. Representing Novozymes in executive, regulatory, and legislative settings and partner with industry leaders… Show more Developing a sophisticated and holistic advocacy plan for Novozymes policy positions at the U.S. federal, state, and local level and in other key markets in region. Manage team of lobbyists to implement. Overseeing development of an integrated brand and reputation strategy to grow Novozymes brand through communications in North America for maximum regional influence. Representing Novozymes in executive, regulatory, and legislative settings and partner with industry leaders, trade associations, civil society organizations, think tanks, and other external stakeholders. Developing company public affairs positions to align goals and ideal outcomes with business strategy.Managing Washington, DC office as well as regional government relations and communications teams. Show less

• Head of Strategic Planning for US Public Affairs. I use public affairs and government relations to unlock growth for Novozymes by delivering business value through public affairs projects that are aligned with the needs of Novozymes business stakeholders and our long term ambitions. I do this while navigating the political reality on the ground as public awareness and opinion play an important role in the success of our endeavors. • Agile Team Leader. Novozymes products are used in… Show more • Head of Strategic Planning for US Public Affairs. I use public affairs and government relations to unlock growth for Novozymes by delivering business value through public affairs projects that are aligned with the needs of Novozymes business stakeholders and our long term ambitions. I do this while navigating the political reality on the ground as public awareness and opinion play an important role in the success of our endeavors. • Agile Team Leader. Novozymes products are used in dozens of industries that are regulated by several regulatory agencies and Congressional committees of jurisdiction. I maintain an agile team of professionals who are able to pivot with the political environment or internal changes in prioritization of corporate goals.• Cultivator of creative Public Affairs. My team and I drive ourselves to “puch above our weight”. Over the last 10 years, I have delivered many results to Novozymes by expertly forming narrowly-scoped, influential coalitions and utilizing key trade groups to raise the profile of our policy priorities in Washington, DC.• Brand influencer for Novozymes to Key Policy Makers. Industrial biotechnology needs to have a solid reputation as a key enabler that can help solve many of the world’s most pressing issues. And Novozymes should be a leader in that story. Show less

Represent Novozymes, an international industrial biotech company and enzyme producer, in Washington, DC and handle all US Federal and State Government Relations activities for the company. Novozymes is a major player in the development of biotech products for application in detergents, biofuels, food, feed, and sustainable agriculture.Expertise in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, executive and board level issue briefing and staffing. Develop, cultivate and utilize coalitions… Show more Represent Novozymes, an international industrial biotech company and enzyme producer, in Washington, DC and handle all US Federal and State Government Relations activities for the company. Novozymes is a major player in the development of biotech products for application in detergents, biofuels, food, feed, and sustainable agriculture.Expertise in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, executive and board level issue briefing and staffing. Develop, cultivate and utilize coalitions, trade organizations and third party stakeholders.Mobilized grassroots to create change. Motivated strategic planner including goal and priority setting and establishing and meeting performance metrics. Serve as project manager on over half of Novozymes stakeholder relations initiatives. Spear-head the development of an employee advocacy program called The Ambassadors Network to mobilize passionate employee base to build and strengthen trusted local resources for media and elected officials. Develop policy priorities and implement action plans.Facilitate all elected official visits to the company’s 15 US sites.Develop and facilitate 2016 award winning grassroots program, The Ambassadors Network, http://pac.org/news/grassroots/2016-grassroots-innovation-awards-stories-told-through-technology, https://www.nationaljournal.com/innovationawards. Show less

Managed policy and advocacy work on energy, agriculture, appropriations and tax legislation.Worked with multiple coalitions focused on advancing biofuels, bio-based products and the bioeconomy. Managed the Government Relations Committee and Biofuels Working Group for BIO’s member companies as well as the Industrial and Environmental Section Governing Board.