Christopher Hodder Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading the day-to-day work at the FIM on public affairs and strategic communications.

Representing the UK as a voluntary advisor on public affairs issues to the FIM, the international governing body of motorcycling and motorcycle sport.• Promoting the work of the FIM and representing the organisation at international conferences and meetings, including the United Nations

London, United Kingdom

Lead a dynamic public affairs team and developing and implementing strategies targeted towards various government departments and their agencies and NGOs.• Lobbying at UK and EU level, briefing industry partners, stakeholders and governments on a range of topical issues• Interpreting complex subject matter and legislation into more accessible information suitable for different audiences • Providing strategic advice to businesses in relation to industry legislation, EU policies and producing influential policy documents• Collaborating at C-level providing executive level reports and advice on strategic developments• Representing business interests of blue-chip multinationalsKey achievements• Changed EU legislation on motor insurance to exempt motorsport, saving a £10bn UK industry• Successfully achieved more lenient interpretation of EU transitional regulations saving millions of pounds in lost value• £7.5m consumer incentive which is currently boosting sales by around 100%

London, England, United Kingdom

A brief, but highly effective engagement with Whitehouse as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Alongside assisting with preparation of client strategies, pitches and writing and reviewing client materials such as briefings, letters to ministers, parliamentary reports, speeches, press releases and opinion columns, I also led on proactive business development work and staff training and development.

London

Sole lobbyist for the UK’s largest and oldest motorcycle rider organisation, setting policy, developing strategy, advising members and lobbying on the BMF’s behalf. • Lobbied stakeholder organisations, building effective relationships and reporting to a non-specialist audience• Translated legislative and policy changes to fluid, conversational pieces through social media and the quarterly membership magazine• Elected director between 2010 and 2012 of the EU umbrella body, the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA)• Managed human resources and financial operations of FEMA effectively• Dealt with issues with speed and clarity

• Managing and leading small team in Brussels• Representing FEMA externally• Occasional spokesperson• Presenting at international conferences and events• Meeting and lobbying MEPs and European Commission officials• Working with other EU stakeholders• Formulating EU policies• Advising on EU legislation and policy• Overview of finances and financial planning• Working in a multi-lingual environment• Analysing data, statistics and research

• Managing and leading small team in Brussels• Representing FEMA externally• Occasional spokesperson• Presenting at international conferences and events• Meeting and lobbying MEPs and European Commission officials• Working with other EU stakeholders• Formulating EU policies• Advising on EU legislation and policy• Overview of finances and financial planning• Working in a multi-lingual environment• Analysing data, statistics and research

London, United Kingdom

• Securing buildings• Dealing with public enquiries

Ba (Hons), History And Politics

Activities and Societies: Cricket, Student Union officer

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