I led the EU Public Affairs consultancy team, having significant experience in developing and implementing strategies for a wide range of clients, including specialist food manufacturers and distributors, key national and international trade associations and alliances as well as corporate clients. As a specialist in EU legislation and policy, I influenced the European and national decision-making processes and stakeholders to ensure a more favourable, transparent and accessible market place… Show more I led the EU Public Affairs consultancy team, having significant experience in developing and implementing strategies for a wide range of clients, including specialist food manufacturers and distributors, key national and international trade associations and alliances as well as corporate clients. As a specialist in EU legislation and policy, I influenced the European and national decision-making processes and stakeholders to ensure a more favourable, transparent and accessible market place for my clients. Show less

• Managed 10 clients as a specialist in European and UK public affairs, focused on food and nutrition legislation and policy • Provided timely and effective daily client counsel on regulatory and policy developments, re-actively and proactively, to further the clients’ strategic priorities• Set successful campaign objectives, strategies and tactics to influence decision makers following detailed analysis of the impact of EU and national policies on the clients’ business• Met and… Show more • Managed 10 clients as a specialist in European and UK public affairs, focused on food and nutrition legislation and policy • Provided timely and effective daily client counsel on regulatory and policy developments, re-actively and proactively, to further the clients’ strategic priorities• Set successful campaign objectives, strategies and tactics to influence decision makers following detailed analysis of the impact of EU and national policies on the clients’ business• Met and briefed key stakeholders, including Commission and UK government officials, EU and UK parliamentarians, and other relevant external audiences• Successfully negotiated time for SMEs with the EU institutions and UK government officials• Drafted written submissions, responses and position papers to EU Commission and UK government departments and agencies• Coached clients on European institutions, relevant stakeholders and relevant policy developments• Devised and managed efficient delivery of public affairs/stakeholder engagement programmes• Assisted clients to manage the legislative process, identified key stages, opportunities and pitfalls• Prepared senior client managers for meetings with relevant officials• Responsible for line management and personal development of junior consultants Show less

Based in Brussels working primarily for UK multinational retailer across a range of subjects such as food safety, food labelling, health, environment & consumer protection.