I have more than 15 years of experience in corporate and political communications, governmental and institutional affairs, reputation building and management, public diplomacy, and country branding. Consistent track record in developing and implementing communication strategies, advising on, and enhancing governmental and institutional relations, in both public and private sectors, in Europe, Latin America, GCC and the MENA regions. I provide intelligence and policy council on EU Public affairs and institutional issues and strategize stakeholders’ engagement in international and EU policy making. I advised several heads of states, politicians, and international figures, in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, GCC and the Middle East. I have also successfully led diverse, and cross-cultural teams 15+. Throughout the years, I have built a strong and steady relation with renowned media figures - journalists and media outlets, spanning from Europe, Latin America, GCC and MENA. In addition, I have a strong, horizontal, and vertical network with the different arms of the EU institutions, member states’ permanent representations and diplomatic missions in Brussels. Frequent commentator on European affairs and foreign affairs on several international news channels such as: Bloomberg, Euronews, Al Arabiya, Al Sharq and Al Hadath. In addition, I have been often invited to comment on European and foreign affairs on various reputable podcasts such as: EU Scream, The Europeans, The Future of Europe, and I have published several Op-eds. For over 2 years, and on a weekly basis, I provided my views on current EU and Global affairs on Politico's EU Confidential podcast, the nominated number one media outlet in Brussels. Mastering several languages: English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, has facilitated working in various countries and being exposed to different cultures. In 2003, I was selected as one of the Emerging 55 Leaders in the World by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Member of Chatham House since 2002. Member of Oxford University Global Public Affairs Council since June 2020. Board Member of WIIS (Women in International Security) since September 2021. Board Member of the Strategic Advisory Council of ECSA (European Corporate Security Association) since November 2021.

Specialties

Political and Corporate Communications, Governmental and Institutional Relations, Strategic Planning, Reputation Building and Management, Country Branding.