Public Affairs Senior Managing Director
Forward Global is an international risk and reputation management advisory firm delivering custom solutions for clients worldwide. Our clients include global corporations, trade associations, law firms, private equity and venture capital firms, foreign governments and sovereign wealth funds, international associations and NGOs, and family offices.
The firm brings together more than 450+ advisors with backgrounds in international strategy, government relations & public affairs, communications, policy, and digital content creation. Forward Global has offices in Washington, D.C., Miami, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan.
Our 50+ strong Brussels office, dedicated to European public affairs, supports businesses and organizations in navigating the complex institutional environment of the European Union. We operate across a variety of sectors: tech, telecommunications, creative industries, transport, agri-food, chemicals, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, services, and security/defense.
Main Responsibilities
Develop & lead high-stakes public affairs campaigns, providing senior-level advice on EU policy, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory risk, while acting as a trusted counselor to C-suite executives
Drive growth of the Brussels practice by originating new business, expanding key client accounts, and leading, mentoring, and inspiring multidisciplinary public affairs teams
Leverage deep knowledge of EU institutions, legislative processes, and political dynamics to shape effective advocacy campaigns, build influential networks across policymakers and opinion leaders, and deliver measurable results for clients
Provide senior-level counsel and thought leadership to clients
Profile
Minimum of 15 years of experience in public affairs
Proven track record in delivering successful public affairs strategies
Extensive network of contacts within industry and key institutions
Entrepreneurial mindset with talent for identifying and building relationships and translating those intotangible partnerships
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Offer
Stimulating international, entrepreneurial and multicultural work environment across our global offices
Working in a senior European leadership team with rich and varied experience
Varied projects for a large range of interesting international clients
Competitive salary related to experience level and very attractive performance-based
- Locations
- Forward Global - Brusells
- Employment type
- Contract
- Employment level
- Executive / Senior Level
About Forward Global
Created in 2010, Forward Global is a "Société à Mission" (Mission-Driven Company), B-Corp certified, counting 400 international talents with recognized and diverse expertise.
Thanks to its historical footprint, Forward Global has become a major player in several cutting-edge sectors:
Cybersecurity
Fight against illicit markets and organized crime
Support for litigation and arbitration
Business development
M&A Intelligence
Business ethics and compliance
Public relations
Our Missions:
To feed strategic thinking
To participate in strengthening the trust that exists between economic actors and civil society
To contribute to strengthening integrity within the framework of the rule of law
Services dedicated to digital, economic, and informational risks. Our mission is to reduce the risks to which executives, companies, and institutions are exposed, support their strategic thinking, and strengthen their strategic positions.
We assist our clients locally and internationally:
In managing sensitive matters (negotiations, litigation, restructurings...)
During growth operations (M&A, international establishment, major projects, governance changes...)
When building a strategic positioning (communication, public affairs, digital...)
In mastering their cyber risks and responding to attacks targeting all critical systems
In the event of a crisis or manifest hostility (fraud, major lawsuits, counterfeiting, hacking, data leaks...)
B Corp Certification: Combining Performance and Positive Impact
Becoming a "Société à Mission" was a natural evolution for a group where the Compliance & Investigation teams fight against fraud and corruption, where Cyber engineers protect vital operators, and where Public Affairs and Strategic Communication specialists fight against acts of hostility or unfair competition.
To learn more about our corporate purpose and to know our environmental and social commitments: https://forwardglobal.com/
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