Patrick Ahern Email & Phone Number

Limerick, Ireland

Brussels Area, Belgium

EHPM is a Brussels based trade association representing the food industry. It represents about 1,600 companies across the EU. The market value of the EU food supplement sector is in the region of €12 billion with the majority of the regulatory requirements for the sector originating at EU level. I was responsible for:• Leading the association's lobbying activity• Organizing events in European Parliament to promote the industry policy priorities • Designing and implementing… Show more EHPM is a Brussels based trade association representing the food industry. It represents about 1,600 companies across the EU. The market value of the EU food supplement sector is in the region of €12 billion with the majority of the regulatory requirements for the sector originating at EU level. I was responsible for:• Leading the association's lobbying activity• Organizing events in European Parliament to promote the industry policy priorities • Designing and implementing digital policy update system for the associations’ members• Promoting EHPM’s ‘brand’ through presence at leading industry trade shows including delivering presentations on key policy developments and providing clinics to assist companies in navigating the regulatory framework for food supplements• Providing regulatory compliance advice• Developing short concise briefs and lobbying materials on complex regulatory issues to secure support from key decision makers and raise awareness at senior levels in industry of emerging regulatory threats and opportunities• Coordinating updates to industry quality guide for manufacturers and promoting industry best practice to key decision makers• Coordinating the work of the associations working groups and board• Managing recruitment and personal development of EHPM staff• Preparing and managing the association’s budget and payroll Show less

I worked as EU Affairs manager for Herbalife. Herbalife is a global nutrition company that sells weight management, nutrition and personal care products through a network of independent distributors. My responsibilities included:• Developing relationships with EU and Member State decision-makers, enhancing corporate reputation through direct contact and representation of corporate positions. • Providing detailed legal assessments of the commercial implications of proposed EU… Show more I worked as EU Affairs manager for Herbalife. Herbalife is a global nutrition company that sells weight management, nutrition and personal care products through a network of independent distributors. My responsibilities included:• Developing relationships with EU and Member State decision-makers, enhancing corporate reputation through direct contact and representation of corporate positions. • Providing detailed legal assessments of the commercial implications of proposed EU legislation and capitalising upon opportunities to influence policy development. • Building new and maintaining existing high-level contact with both European and International organisations through lobbying and networking. • Representing the company in various trade associations. • Proactively collaborating with other functional departments to resolve legal, technical, or policy queries surrounding external issues. • Ensuring effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders. • Taking an active role in organising projects on an individual and team basis in support of specific departmental and corporate objectives. Show less

I worked as an Account Manager for Hume Brophy, an Irish pubic affairs consultancy with offices in Dublin, Brussels and London. I was responsible for managing public affairs accounts covering a wide variety of issues including duty-free, cosmetics, aviation safety/security and food labelling. My responsibilities included: • Advising clients of upcoming/ongoing legislative initiatives at EU level impacting on their business interests• Helping clients build relationships with key… Show more I worked as an Account Manager for Hume Brophy, an Irish pubic affairs consultancy with offices in Dublin, Brussels and London. I was responsible for managing public affairs accounts covering a wide variety of issues including duty-free, cosmetics, aviation safety/security and food labelling. My responsibilities included: • Advising clients of upcoming/ongoing legislative initiatives at EU level impacting on their business interests• Helping clients build relationships with key decision makers in the European Commission and influential MEPs in the European Parliament• Devising and implementing lobbying strategies to influence the content of EU legislation• Advising clients seeking to access EU research and development funding and the preparation of project proposals• Carrying out detailed analysis of EU legislation and providing corporate clients with advice on regulatory compliance issues• Contracting and supervising work of suppliers (IT, Cleaners, Phones) including project managing move to new office and related building works Show less

I worked as a Policy Adviser for CLECAT the European Association representing the interests of freight, logistics and customs service providers. My responsibilities in CLECAT were:• Monitoring proposals from the Commission, particularly in the area of aviation and security• Keeping member federations informed with circulars • Drafting position papers, speeches, and press releases and following the progress of proposals through the European Parliament. • Arranging meetings in… Show more I worked as a Policy Adviser for CLECAT the European Association representing the interests of freight, logistics and customs service providers. My responsibilities in CLECAT were:• Monitoring proposals from the Commission, particularly in the area of aviation and security• Keeping member federations informed with circulars • Drafting position papers, speeches, and press releases and following the progress of proposals through the European Parliament. • Arranging meetings in Brussels of the representatives from our national member associations (prepare draft agendas, take minutes, arrange hotel accommodation etc.).• I was involved in the organization of 5 conferences organized by CLECAT. This involved preparing the conference programme, managing registrations, and arranging hotel accommodation for participants • Managing CLECAT’s website & assisting with the accounts• Attending meetings with MEPs and Commission officials in particular working group meetings developing detailed air cargo security legislation Show less

I worked a sales executive for the largest property development company in Spain. I approach Irish Estate Agent to promote marinador to their clients. In my year with Marinador I built up a network of 50 different estate agents who were actively promoting marinador to their clients. I arranged trips for estate agents and clients to visit Marinador's developments.

Masters In European Integration, Economics, Law, And Politics,

MA in European Integration: Thesis based on the problems preventing the creation of a real internal market in the EU

Ba, European Studies & Spanish

European Politics, European History & Politics, Irish History & Politics, and Spanish Language and Culture Undergraduate dissertation.