Florian Chevoppe-Verdier Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Selected as one of 20 Franco-British Young Leaders in 2024, a prestigious program fostering cross-sector collaboration and dialogue between the UK and France. This initiative, launched in partnership with The Prince and Princess of Wales and supported by both French and British governments, seeks to cultivate a generation of leaders committed to strengthening bilateral relations.Through engagement with policymakers, academics, and business innovators, I contributed to discussions shaping the future of Franco-British cooperation across diverse fields, including digital innovation, public policy, and European affairs. As part of this network, I participated in high-level events and collaborative opportunities aimed at promoting shared values and mutual understanding.

London Area, United Kingdom

Selected as one of 20 Franco-British Young Leaders in 2024, a prestigious program fostering cross-sector collaboration and dialogue between the UK and France. This initiative, launched in partnership with The Prince and Princess of Wales and supported by both French and British governments, seeks to cultivate a generation of leaders committed to strengthening bilateral relations.Through engagement with policymakers, academics, and business innovators, I contributed to discussions shaping the future of Franco-British cooperation across diverse fields, including digital innovation, public policy, and European affairs. As part of this network, I participated in high-level events and collaborative opportunities aimed at promoting shared values and mutual understanding.

London, England, United Kingdom

In May every year we elect a new Mayor who acts as an ambassador for our Borough, to represent the local community, local democracy and LBHF. This is an important and ceremonial role in local authorities across the Country. A Mayor's Consort, is appointed by the Mayor to support them during their year of office.By statute, the Mayor takes precedence within the Borough over everyone with the exception of His Majesty the King or his representative, the Lord Lieutenant.One of the Mayor's most important tasks is to chair full meetings of the Council, to ensure that rules of debate are followed and to keep order.When representing the Borough, the Mayor wears a chain of office and, on some occasions, the civic robes are also worn. In addition to acting as First Citizen of the Borough, the Mayor hosts visits from representatives of our twin towns, attends Civic functions such as Remembrance Sunday and gets involved in fund raising for the Mayor's chosen charities.

London, England, United Kingdom

Delivering the international aspects of the 'Economic growth for everyone' and 'White City Innovation District' policies through a new digital innovation partnership with Barcelona.Leading work on the Planning, Licencing, Audit & Pensions (investment fund) Committees to harness residents' views and officers' expertise to find sustainable consensus & policy solutions.Heading a cross-departmental officers team to negotiate & implement economic, environmental and industrial partnerships that can increase savings and residents' economic prospects.Speaking on behalf of the administration at public events (Ukrainian refugees, LGBTQI+ community, local businesses) and full Council about policy motions (transport, economy, etc).Scrutinizing one of London's largest urbanism projects, the Earls Court Regeneration Area, and co-chairing the Neukölln working group of cities (Paris, Berlin, Brussels & Amsterdam).Solving case work & issues raised by residents to deter situations like homelessness or hunger, and running targeted policy communications campaigns to anticipate upcoming electoral cycles.

London, England, United Kingdom

Working directly with the Cabinet Members for Civic Renewal, the Economy and Finance and Reform to:• Strengthen our links with other municipalities around the world and particularly with our closest neighbouring liberal democracies in Europe.• Develop and implement initiatives to ensure residents and businesses from the European Union continue to feel welcome in the Borough and are supported to navigate any obstacles caused by the UK’s exit from the European Union.• Twin with global innovation districts.• Identify opportunities for the council to use innovative digital technologies to improve services to residents and support the borough's industrial strategy.

London, England, United Kingdom

The Planning and Development Control Committee determines applications for planning permission, including consents for works to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, and authorises enforcement notices. The committee meets monthly and is open to the public.

London, England, United Kingdom

The Council's Licensing Committee and Sub-Committee play a key role in the community. The Licensing Committee has currently delegated its functions to the Licensing Sub-Committee. The Committees' responsibilities include:- Considering and resolving all matters relating to the Licensing, Certification and Registration functions of the Council undertaken by the Director of Environment Department.- Hearing appeals against decisions made by officers carrying out delegated licensing functionsDetermining new applications for licences and variations to existing licences

London, England, United Kingdom

The Licensing Sub-Committee’s responsibilities include:- Considering and resolving all matters relating to the Licensing, Certification and Registration functions of the Council undertaken by the Director of Environment Department;- Hearing appeals against decisions made by officers carrying out delegated licensing functions- Determining new applications for licences and variations to existing licences.

London, England, United Kingdom

The Audit Committee considers the council’s annual accounts, audits of council services, the council’s risk management, and anti-fraud functions.

London, England, United Kingdom

This Committee has responsibility for all aspects of the investment and other management activity of the Council’s Pension Fund.

London, England, United Kingdom

Labour Digital is the home of digital and technology policy for Labour Party members and supporters. We seek to understand the potential of technology for our country, to promote using it in our economy and our public services and to advocate regulating its use to protect citizens from unethical use.

London, England, United Kingdom

Successfully project managed and delivered the first UKDIATF Government accreditation for a digital identity provider by leading a cross-functional team (Product, Legal, Engineering, Q&A) in audits.Currently heading a team to obtain accreditation by the Australian Government and ensuring that internal teams stay up to date with changing regulatory requirements and can evidence compliance.Leading the development of global digital identity and age verification trust frameworks policy and standards work with trade bodies (techUK, WEF, OIX) and governments (UK, EU, Australia & NZ).Actively building and implementing a new relationships framework to increase confidence and help raise expertise across a range of national regulators (Ofcom, ICO, Arcom, eSafety Commissioner).Actively participating in a number of public speaking and debate sessions (OIX, Westminster eForum, Global Anti Scam Summit) and conducting written press interviews (The Times, Raconteur).Currently chairing Yoti's Ethics & Trust Committee and ensuring compliance with Yoti's internal (seven core principles) and external commitments (B Corps, ISO27001) through employee participation.

West Kensington, England, United Kingdom

Running of a local campaign of policy and technical engagement with key local stakeholders(educational facilities, religious communities, national and ethnic community leaders).Contributing to a Borough-wide strategy of analysing recent ward boundary changes, assessingdata and local resources, and allocating manpower to support candidates accordingly.Collecting, inputting and using political and personal data collected on doorsteps to run targetedcampaigning based on self-stated political decisions, including a polling day 'get out the vote' operation.

London, England Metropolitan Area

Founding member of the organisation, grew its membership (1,200+), successfully fundraising by organising events including debates with the Council leaders, EU and UK parliamentarians.Negotiated an agreement between all local political factions on common goals and coordination of volunteers and resources in the event of a possible referendum campaign.Leading a campaign scrutinizing governmental international trade negotiations, in particular with respects to citizens, consumer rights and food safety by organising public events.

London, England, United Kingdom

Designed and implemented a high-level NGO and civil society engagement strategy focused on building relations, public trust and credibility in preparation of the Online Safety Bill & regime. Led engagement to support policy development between Ofcom experts and key online industry members (Meta, YouTube, Alphabet, TikTok, EU institutions, DCMS, national regulators).Developed and disseminated policy on the gaming industry and supported the launch and enforcement of Ofcom's new powers given by the EU AVMSD (UK-established VSPs). Implemented new internal stakeholder engagement processes with regular coordination and information sharing meetings between the Policy, Communications and Public Policy teams.

London, England, United Kingdom

Launched the company's first escooter scheme in the UK in partnership with Nottingham and Derby Councils. It grew to be the UK's most successful with over 1 million passengers in a year.Created the Wind Inclusivity Forum in the UK & France to strengthen & streamline partnerships with road safety and disability charities such as London Vision & the RNIB.Built & delivered an engagement plan to improve relations with key stakeholders across EMEA (DfT, TfL, Mairie de Bordeaux, Micro-Mobility for Europe, universities, regions, trade bodies).Managed tender submission teams (Operations, Legal, R&D, Product) during bidding processes, contributed creative ideas, increased number of tenders won and commercial revenue.

London, Royaume-Uni

Training and mentoring of employees through the company, helping open five new shops and bring teams up to company standards in an area comprising thirteen shops.Providing expertise on Brexit, touring shops to answer staff questions and concerns and keep them up to date with events. Providing assistance with the 'Settled Status' procedures.Representing 50+ employees at annual meetings. Gathering and presenting staff feedback to agree company-wide initiatives leading to improvements in benefits and working environment.

London, United Kingdom

Provided my experience and knowledge of local campaigning to the 2017 French legislative elections candidate's team to reach the UK French community, who voted 70% in his favour.

Paris, France

Assured day-to-day secretariat duties, coordinated common initiatives with other patronal and trade organisation, including Medef and Bpifrance, leading to changes in government policy.Lobbied national organisations and MPs in favour of export-friendly laws and particularly during the transposition of the Late Payment Directive.

London, Royaume-Uni

Worked on constituency queries and cases, organised constituents meetings, and supported the Member's position of PPS to the International Development Secretary.Provided research support on issues including the Syrian Civil War, bee population, G20, the passing of legislation including the Marriage Act 2013 and EU Referendum Act 2015.

Berlin

Provided constituency work support, and helped research, communicate on and influence various states' positions on legislation such as Directive 2013/55/EU on nurses' qualification. Lobbied and helped raise the Member's profile with a policy motion at the 2012 CDU party conference. Although defeated, it was later adopted and became law in 2017.

Paris

Influenced the public and 2012 presidential candidates, by organising the Estates General of Europe leading to political governance of the Eurozone becoming official French policy.Contributed to the organisation of a leadership programme, 40 Under 40, to encourage future generations of European leaders, may of which are in such positions today.

Paris, France

Supporting and assessing contributors, writing articles on pan-European issues in English, co-ordinating work with other redactions.

Master'S Degree, European Affairs, Master'S

Activities and Societies: Nouvelle Europe Franchement EuropeThesis entitled « Britain's shifting foreign and defence policy since 2007.

Bachelor'S Degree, European Affairs, Bachelor'S

Activities and Societies: Nouvelle Europe Franchement EuropeSpecialisation in political science lobbying, foreign and defence policy.

General Academic Studies Degree, Political Science & English, General Academic Studies Degree

Double degree of of Political Science with an emphasis on public governance and compared administrations, and English-speaking history.

Literary Baccalaureate, Literrature, History And European Affairs, Baccalaureate

Special « European » section at the Lycée Jean Monnet (Saint-Étienne) under Mariam Poirieux, founder of the section.