The WWF European Policy Office contributes to the achievement of WWF’s global mission by leading the network to shape EU policies impacting on the European and global environment.As Communications & Campaigns Director, I am part of WWF EU's senior management team, leading the communications and campaigning work towards the EU to support WWF's long-term policy goals. I am also responsible for managing a team of 11 communicators, for coordinating WWF's European network, and for… Show more The WWF European Policy Office contributes to the achievement of WWF’s global mission by leading the network to shape EU policies impacting on the European and global environment.As Communications & Campaigns Director, I am part of WWF EU's senior management team, leading the communications and campaigning work towards the EU to support WWF's long-term policy goals. I am also responsible for managing a team of 11 communicators, for coordinating WWF's European network, and for maintaining relationships with other NGOs, media and other stakeholders on major strategic communications and campaigning issues. I also serve as a member of the Communications Leadership Group of the global WWF network as a representative for Europe. Show less

IUCN is the world's largest and oldest environmental network. The IUCN Brussels Office represents the organization vis-à-vis EU institutions and other public and private actors. The main focus of the IUCN Office in Brussels is policy influencing and fundraising at the EU level. My responsibilities as Communications Lead included:- development and the implementation of the communication strategy for the IUCN EU Representative Office- ensure consistency and strengthen IUCN's… Show more IUCN is the world's largest and oldest environmental network. The IUCN Brussels Office represents the organization vis-à-vis EU institutions and other public and private actors. The main focus of the IUCN Office in Brussels is policy influencing and fundraising at the EU level. My responsibilities as Communications Lead included:- development and the implementation of the communication strategy for the IUCN EU Representative Office- ensure consistency and strengthen IUCN's visibility and brand- position IUCN as science and knowledge provider on nature-related policies in Brussels and EU Member States.- translate IUCN's results and activities into effective communication messages to influence and gain the support of EU institutions, national policy makers, media, members, partners, donors and the general publicI also acted as Media Officer for English-speaking media at the IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Show less

WindMade is an independent NGO managing the first global consumer label for companies and products using wind power. It is backed by WWF, Vestas, the Global Wind Energy Council, the UN Global Compact, Bloomberg, the LEGO Group and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.My responsibilities and tasks as Communications Director included:- Overall responsibility for branding and positioning WindMade with corporate sustainability community, international trade & mainstream media and other… Show more WindMade is an independent NGO managing the first global consumer label for companies and products using wind power. It is backed by WWF, Vestas, the Global Wind Energy Council, the UN Global Compact, Bloomberg, the LEGO Group and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.My responsibilities and tasks as Communications Director included:- Overall responsibility for branding and positioning WindMade with corporate sustainability community, international trade & mainstream media and other stakeholders- Designing, formulating and implementing communications strategy and specific campaigns directed at corporates and the general public- Acting as spokeswoman; liaising with media; representing WindMade at meetings and conferences- Responsibility for internal and external communications, including production of newsletters, online and print articles, membership circulars, marketing leaflets, brochures, reports, videos etc; website design and content; communications campaigns- Negotiating and managing partnerships with related groups, publications and key organisations in the field of corporate sustainability- Fundraising with industry, governments, EU Commission, foundations Show less

- Establishing GWEC as the credible voice of the global wind power industry- Researching and engaging with international institutions and policy platforms related to energy and sustainable development (UNFCCC, UNEP, World Bank, IFC, IEA, EU) - Developing and implementing GWEC’s political strategy in close cooperation with the Secretary General and Board of Directors- Following international, EU and national policy developments on energy, environment and climate change and… Show more - Establishing GWEC as the credible voice of the global wind power industry- Researching and engaging with international institutions and policy platforms related to energy and sustainable development (UNFCCC, UNEP, World Bank, IFC, IEA, EU) - Developing and implementing GWEC’s political strategy in close cooperation with the Secretary General and Board of Directors- Following international, EU and national policy developments on energy, environment and climate change and formulating position papers on these issues- Overall responsibility for all internal and external communications, website, and publications- Designing, implementing and managing a 1 million EUR communications campaign on wind power and climate change in the run up to the COP15 climate negotiations in Copenhagen in 2009, in cooperation with GWEC's corporate and association members Show less

- Policy monitoring at EU institution level and across EU member states- Main policy areas: energy, transport, sustainable development, environment & industrial policy- Identifying key stories and researching and writing articles and background briefings on EU policies for an audience of EU public affairs professionals- Developing & managing contacts with senior information sources in EU institutions and industry- Meeting tight publishing deadlines

- Researching large scale international conferences for the global energy industry- Networking and contact building: identifying key opinion formers and establishing close working relationships to gain first hand industry information- Establishing good relations with academia and international organisations in the energy sector to gather information and acquire authoritative conference speakers- Developing competitive, market-led products; writing sharp and effective marketing… Show more - Researching large scale international conferences for the global energy industry- Networking and contact building: identifying key opinion formers and establishing close working relationships to gain first hand industry information- Establishing good relations with academia and international organisations in the energy sector to gather information and acquire authoritative conference speakers- Developing competitive, market-led products; writing sharp and effective marketing materials- Assuming overall responsibility for running major international events in European capitals Show less

- Researching a variety of EU policy areas, mainly scientific research & energy, and education & culture- Monitoring of EU legislative processes: drafting Parliamentary Reports and amendments; preparation and follow-up of committee meetings and plenary sessions; tracking decision-making processes - Communications and press work: researching and writing articles; drafting speeches; designing and updating websites