Seppe Verheyen, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Act as an advisor and confidante to the Director-General to facilitate decision-making, address personnel matters, execute strategic projects, streamline communication, manage stakeholders and create a collaborative work environment.- Manage the DG office staff’s daily operations- Advise the DG on AGDA’s progress on general mgt, senior mgt and special projects- Prepare detailed briefings, talking points and speeches for DG- Monitor the information flow- act as a gatekeeper to ensure the DG is involved in the project/decision-making process at the right time- Develop key messages and content for DG for public events - Position DG at various strategic events to deliver key messages to communicate AGDA's policies and establish priority narratives - Develop content for Board Meetings, advised senior mgt on talking points & performance metrics - Collaborate with AGDA’s comms department on designing internal & external communication, streamlined key communication processes- Strengthen collaboration between AGDA leadership with influential individuals in the government and diplomatic ecosystem to advance AGDA’s agenda - Analyse risk factors in negotiations and identify strategies to prepare for crises in high-risk situations- Plan the annual budget, execution plan and valuated budget expenses- Provide training to trainee-diplomats and other stakeholders on various topics such as 21st-century diplomacy, negotiation, influencing and networkingRecent Speaking sessions: 11/20 | The Digital Diplomatic Toolkit After Covid-19 MoFAIC, Knowledge Hour 10/20 | UN, Ready for the Digital Age? World Leadership Alliance-Club de Madrid08/20 | Various panels at the Cultural Marathon MoFAIC (incl. with H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq and H.E Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi)01/20 | Smart City, Smart Diplomacy, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Week11/19 | Skills training for Agenda 2030, UN DESA, Almaty, Kazakhstan 06/19 | Leadership Skills of the 21st century, Astana Economic Forum

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Led the conceptualization, planning and execution of key projects for the academy to become a key player in the global diplomatic ecosystem by partnering with a variety of government and private entities in UAE and abroad- Initiate and coordinate strategic initiatives for the diplomatic community - Engage in diplomatic training and education at AGDA, ministries and at embassies abroad - Manage the relationship with ministries, stakeholders, partner institutions and embassies - Assist the Director-General and Deputy Director-General to perform their duties to the best of their ability- Contribute and encourage strategic direction for senior leadership - Initiate cross-departmental projects focusing on innovation, influencing change and new processes.- Design and model solutions for innovation in teaching and training diplomats- Facilitate working groups on topics related to diplomacy to stimulate innovation ideas

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Led EDA’s research program in 21st Century Diplomacy by conducting research and writing papers and op-eds on latest trends in diplomacy, best practices, skills and competency training Conferences:05/04/17 Speaker at the 16th Smart government and city Customer Happiness and positivity conference Dubai, UAE : "Smart Diplomacy for Innovative Cities" 17/05/17 Speaker at the 1st Saudi Smart Cities Conference Riyadh, KSA : "Smart City, Smart Diplomacy" 28/09/17 Speaker at the 7th GCC Municipalities and Smart Cities Conference: "Smart Diplomacy for a Smart City"

Dubai, Uae

- Set up new partnerships to ensure the growth of the university local, regional and international.- Develop and implement internationalization strategy - Represent the university local, regional and internationally at forums, events and conferences - Liaison with stakeholders and key institutions - Review and evaluate the status of existing and proposed contracts, agreements, and memorandums of understandings signed with other institutions and organization- Planning, budgeting, overseeing and regularly evaluating all matters related to local, regional, and international relations with other institutions and companies. - Advise and assist the Chairman of Board of Trustees and the President in formulating, revising, and clarifying the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the university - Plan, develop, and establish policies, standards, criteria, and procedures to assure efficient and effective assessment, and enhance the quality of local, regional, and international relations. - Organize and execute events in coordination with other departments, especially the Marketing and Public Relations Departments, to ensure that the protocol guidelines and the goals and objectives are achieved in an efficient and effective manner Recent Conferences, Talks, and Interviews:28/11/16 Speaker at the 6th GCC Municipalities & Smart Cities Conference: "Smart Governance & Smart Diplomacy for Smart Cities" 26/10/16 Speaker at the 15th GCC Government Future Leader Conference "Creating the Next Generation of Diplomatic Leaders"12/09/16 Speaker at the National Security Conference in Taiwan "Rising Terrorism Threats in Southeast Asia"

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Development and review of program objectives, course syllabi and overall planning of the program. • Oversee committee meeting and activities related to the program• Day-to-day liaison with government entities to coordinate internships • Establishing partnerships in public/private for research, field trips and conferences• Enhancement of the reputation of the University through the promotion of guest speakers and notable personalities in the UAE, including Ambassadors, Business and Sports leaders.

College Of Media And Mass Communication, Dubai

• Teaching classes at Master level to Emirati students who are working at different government entities, transmitting knowledge on (international) politics, diplomacy, strategy as well as developing skills for memo/policy paper writing, public speaking, and debating. • Courses: International Security and Strategic Studies, International Law and Security, International Law and HR, Diplomacy and Military Forces, Media and International Relations, Communication and Diplomacy, Contemporary issues in Foreign Politics, Comparative PoliticsConferences, Talks, and Interviews:23/05/16 Speaker at the 22nd GCC Smart Government and Smart Cities Conference "Domestic and Foreign Policies for Smart Cities"14/05/15 Article published by Future Center "Brexit, the end of the EU?"18/04/16 Article published by The diplomatist "Brexit: The one-way ticket to paradise?"29/09/15 Speaker at 5th GCC municipalities & Smart Cities Conference “Expanding role of cities in International Relations ”17/09/15 Speaker at 12th Government and Business leading CEO conference “knowledge transfers strategy

Ireland And Belgium

I consult on political and diplomatic issues related to international and domestic affairs. At times, I have also worked on public affairs strategies of corporations. Some specifics include:• Advising political parties in Belgium on political campaigning in the regional elections• Advising different European political parties on voter availability; the degree to which different political parties can compete for a person’s vote.• Advising political parties on their policy stance, for example, consulting the Irish Green party on European Union positions and social issues. • Advising Croatia on policy changes related to joining the EU. • Conducted a workshop on the art of conference negotiations and public speaking. News coverage: 16/04/15 Presented paper at MPSA “The Available voter: A European Perspective”05/02/15 Interviewed by VTM (Belgian Television station) “geopolitics in ME” 24/05/14 De knack, The Undecided Voter Decides.24/05/14 HLN, Political Scientist Analyses the effects of Dehaene's Death. 23/05/14 De knack, Weak Opposition of CD&V and VLD against N-VA gives the impression that the Government is already formed. 22/05/14 GvA, The Aggressive Campaign of N-VA: Strategic or Blunder? 20/05/14 GvA, The Conservatives Are Rubbing Their Hands.19/05/14 De knack, Why The Death of Dehaene Is Bad News For N-VA

Ireland

• Taught classes and conducted workshops on the following courses: Government and Politics of US, Comparative politics and introduction to Political Science. • Participated in seminars and conferences on Voting Behaviour, Comparative Electoral Systems and EU politics.

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Worked at DG Europe where I was coordinating meetings with stakeholders, other ministries and cabinets to define the Belgium position on EU matters and assist the Belgian EU representatives. • Implemented the Lisbon Treaty to the Belgian Law• Coordinated with different EU councils’ external relations working groups (working party on EU enlargement, Mashreq Working party, Middle East Peace Process working party and the Political and Security Committee).

Ph.D. Political Science, Poltical Science

Thesis: The Available voter: Contemporary research on electoral volatility often focuses on those who switch party preferences.

Executive Certificate In Public Leadership, Political Science And Government

Modules completed - Creating Collaborative Solutions: Innovations in Governance (Oct 2019) - Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos.

Fulbright Visiting Scholar, American Government And Politics (United States)

Research: The Economics of Elections: A study on how the Economy impacted voting behaviour in the 2010 US Elections Supervisor: Professor.

Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Political Science And Government

Eligible for the PhD program after successful completion of the first year Thesis: The potential to float in Europe: A Comparative.

Master'S Degree, European Studies/Civilization

Thesis: European Lobbying Researching the lobbying tactics of different interest groups at EU institutions and their evolution Exchange.

Master'S Degree, Political Science And Government, Magna Cum Laude / High Distinction

Activities and Societies: Student Representative, Permanent Education Commission, KUL Thesis: The Floating Voter; Flemish and European.