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European Committee of Wine Businesses (CEEV)Head of Campaign and Wine & Health
Mar. 2022Brussels• Directed an international advocacy campaign (VITÆVINO) across key EU markets (Italy, Spain, Germany, France), shaping
public narratives and engaging institutional, political and media stakeholders
• Represented the EU wine sector in United Nations negotiations on the Political Declaration on Non-Communicable Diseases
• Built and activated strategic partnerships with EU institutions and national stakeholders, including Italian authorities and
industry bodies
• Led multi-stakeholder engagement strategies and coordinated cross-market outreach initiatives
• Advised senior leadership on policy positioning, reputational risk and strategic engagement priorities
Portland CommunicationsAdviser on Agri-food and Chemicals
Mar. 2022Brussels• Advised multinational clients on sustainability, supply chains, fisheries and regulatory strategy
• Developed strategic recommendations linking EU policy developments to business operations
• Supported positioning on ESG and sustainability topics across multiple sectors
Hill+Knowlton StrategiesAccount Director
Mar. 2022 - Dec. 2023Brussels• Advised clients on Fit for 55, ETS, maritime and energy transition policies
• Managed high-level EU stakeholder relationships and outreach strategies
• Oversaw public affairs campaigns across regulated sectors, coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Porter NovelliVice President
Jan. 2020 - Feb. 2022Brussels• Directed issues management and communications strategy for Bayer Crop Science (glyphosate)
• Led cross-functional teams (public affairs, communications, legal) on high-profile crisis and reputation issues, advising
C-suite stakeholders and coordinating multi-market responses
• Provided strategic counsel on brand reputation, policy positioning and stakeholder engagement
Red Flag ConsultingAccount Director
Feb. 2019 - Dec. 2019Brussels• Led campaigns for crop protection, fertiliser and packaging sectors
• Managed advocacy strategies on sustainability, labelling and circular economy
• Coordinated cross-sector policy outreach and stakeholder engagement
European Network for Rural Development (ENRD)Policy Analyst
Apr. 2016 - Feb. 2019Brussels• Led EU-level work on generational renewal and rural social inclusion
• Coordinated policy input and stakeholder engagement across Member States
• Delivered international training programmes (UNDP, China)
European Federation of Tobacco and Games of Chance RetailersEuropean Affairs Officer
Jan. 2013 - Mar. 2016Brussels• Advocated member interests at EU and UN levels
• Drafted position papers and coordinated multi-country stakeholders
• Analysed regulatory and legal developments affecting the sector
ENRD | European CommissionPolicy analyst and community manager
Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2013Brussels• Developed and disseminated EU rural policy content, strengthening stakeholder engagement through integrated digital and
community platforms
• Managed EU-level community engagement, coordinating networks of Member State stakeholders and supporting knowledge
exchange across national rural networks
European Patients’ ForumProgramme officer
Jul. 2011 - Dec. 2011Brussels• Managed EU FP7 research project activities, including budget oversight, stakeholder coordination and delivery of project
outputs
• Facilitated multi-stakeholder engagement through focus groups and consultations, supporting evidence-based policy and
research outcomes
European Council of Young FarmersPolicy and project officer
Oct. 2009 - Jul. 2011Brussels• Represented and advocated for young farmers’ interests at EU level, engaging with EU institutions and policy stakeholders
• Managed EU-funded projects from design to delivery, ensuring compliance, reporting and impact
• Coordinated a network of 29 national member organisations across 23 EU countries, supporting alignment and joint advocacy
initiatives
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