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Resume

Professional Summary

Government and policy risk professional. Highly skilled at building and managing international advocacy coalitions and achieving legislative change. Long experience in advising C-suite clients and engaging with high-level politicians.

 

  • Built two political tracking companies

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  • Orchestrated legislative amendments that changed the training and freedom of movement of 5 million professionals

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  • Founded and managed the online political monitoring platform EU Insider

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  • Created, ran and advised three international advocacy groups

Skills

Lobbying Strategy  Regulation Analysis     Campaign Management    Coalition building    Public Policy    Negotiation  

Work Experience

2024-

Co-Founder – KilnerTech

KilnerTech is an AI-driven platform that analyzes political discourse to predict policy risks and trends. It helps clients navigate regulatory changes by providing real-time insights on legislative activities, focusing on European Union affairs. The platform leverages machine learning to assess political sentiment and inform decision-making.

2019-2023

Founder and CEO – EU Insider

Ideated and launched an online political monitoring platform that produced 30,000 tailored reports per month for public affairs and policy professionals.

2013-2022

Director – EU Monitr Public Affairs

Managed international advocacy coalitions of regulatory bodies and trade associations. Advised on lobbying strategies and advocated clients' interests to Members of the European Parliament, European Commissioners and Ministers. Coached 50+ organizations on the implementation of EU regulations in different sectors such as healthcare, pharma, online advertising, and animal welfare.

2012-2013

Independent Adviser, Chinese Ministry of Health

Advised ministry officials on bringing Chinese nursing to international standards as part of the Government's 12th Five-Year Plan.

2008-2013

EU & International Policy Lead, Nursing and Midwifery Council

Advised the CEO, Chair and Council Members on the implications of new EU Directives. Created and led two European coalitions of healthcare regulators and lobbied the EU institutions on their behalf. Defended the organization in EU and UK litigation. Built lasting international relationships and spoke at 15+ international conferences.

Board positions

EUROCHAM

VP - External Relations

EuroCham is the umbrella organization for 16 bilateral European-American business associations based in San Francisco. Collectively, these organizations represent over 2,500 members and host more than 300 events annually, facilitating networking and collaboration between European and American businesses in the Bay Area. 

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As a board member of EuroCham, I promote transatlantic trade and foster economic ties between California and Europe. 

Belwest

Advisory Board Member

Belwest is the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce serving the Western U.S., encompassing 13 states and U.S. territories. It supports businesses of all sizes and nationalities by offering expansion services, networking opportunities, and advocacy. Belwest fosters connections between the American West and Europe through events, special interest groups, and strategic partnerships. 

 

As a board member, I provide strategic guidance to support Belgian and Luxembourg businesses in the Western U.S., focusing on networking, advocacy, and market expansion. I help organize key events and initiatives that promote collaboration and economic growth for European enterprises in the region.

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Education

University of Edinburgh

Post Graduate Degree (LL.M), Commercial Law 

Université Catholique de Louvain

Degree in Political Sciences

Kyung-Hee University

Exchange program, Graduate School of Pan-Pacific Studies

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