Laura Contin

Associate Director at Whitehouse Communications
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Region London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Languages
  • Italian Muttersprache oder zweisprachig
  • English Verhandlungssicher
  • French Fließend
  • German Gute Kenntnisse

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Credentials

  • DALF C1 Français
    République Française Centre International d'études Pédagogiques
  • IELTS 7.5
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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Director
      • Jan. 2023 - –Heute

    • Account Director
      • Juli 2021 - Jan. 2023

      ● Provides senior strategic advice to EU and UK companies and connects them to decision-makers internationally in a range of different forums. Key policy areas include chemicals and aerosols policies (EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, REACH, CLP, and F-Gases Regulations), digital and telecoms (lobbying activities in the context of the European Electronic Communications Code Directive), and sustainability (major focus on the European Green Deal, Farm to Fork Strategy and the Circular Economy Action Plan). ● Main point of contact and external representation of business stakeholders towards regulators, including parliamentarians (both in the EU, in the UK, and at Member States level), industry stakeholders (including relevant Business Groups), and government officials.● Responsible for monitoring and overseeing the implementation of specific EU legislation in the EU 27 Member States with direct liaison and engagement with national Telecom/Digital Ministries and relevant national Competent Authorities.● Responsible for devising and running public affairs campaigns and strategies, writing position papers on relevant legislative proposals (most recently on the telecoms, chemicals and food sectors), drafting reports and developing public policy strategies and positions to facilitate effective stakeholder management.● Responsible for building industry coalitions and partnerships with key stakeholders to advance clients’ regulatory objectives.● Oversees and runs the new business development and trade association’s membership growth, including the creation of new business strategies, as well as research and liaison with various international markets (i.e., Asia Pacific and North America). ● Builds trustworthy relations with the Senior Leadership Team and collaborates effectively with different teams across the organisation. ● Experienced line manager, able to lead and inspire an international team with humour and creativity.

    • Account Manager
      • Juli 2020 - Juli 2021

    • Political Consultant
      • Juli 2019 - Juli 2020

    • Belgium
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications & Membership Manager
      • Sept. 2017 - Juli 2019

      ● Support the Secretary-General in managing and running the trade association (including budget setting, internal membership coordination, internal outreach). ● Manage the preparation and diffusion of external communications (newsletters, press releases, articles, social media campaign) ● Coordinate work with other business associations to build coalitions on key areas for the e-commerce sector. ● Oversee the membership expansion strategy of the trade association. ● Support the Secretary-General in managing and running the trade association (including budget setting, internal membership coordination, internal outreach). ● Manage the preparation and diffusion of external communications (newsletters, press releases, articles, social media campaign) ● Coordinate work with other business associations to build coalitions on key areas for the e-commerce sector. ● Oversee the membership expansion strategy of the trade association.

    • Belgium
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Affairs Consultant
      • Feb. 2017 - Juli 2019

      ● Support the development and implementation of Public Affairs and lobbying strategies on behalf of clients in the digital (e-commerce directive, online platforms), sustainability, and transport sectors (specific focus on electric vehicles and charging infrastructures). ● Monitor relevant EU legislation and parliamentary activities and discussions in the Council of the EU (specific legislative files included the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive, Energy Performance of Buildings, and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive). ● Supervise and coordinate all stages of the preparation of events, workshops, and international visits on behalf of clients.● Organise and attend clients’ meetings with key EU policymakers in the European Commission, European Parliament, and Permanent Representations. ● Create stakeholder mapping of key policymakers and industry stakeholders. ● Draft of position papers and European Commission’s consultation on behalf of clients.● Support in drafting new proposals and pitches for new leads and prospects.

    • Belgium
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • European Affairs Intern
      • Apr. 2016 - Sept. 2016

      ● Monitors and analyses EU legislative activities (e.g., Copyright Directive, Audiovisual Media Services Directive, Geo-blocking Regulation). ● Organises and attends meetings with MEPs and conferences in European institutions. ● Supports EMMA’s Public Affairs efforts and communication projects (e.g., drafting of memos, briefings, position papers and proposals for amendments to legislative documents). ● Monitors and analyses EU legislative activities (e.g., Copyright Directive, Audiovisual Media Services Directive, Geo-blocking Regulation). ● Organises and attends meetings with MEPs and conferences in European institutions. ● Supports EMMA’s Public Affairs efforts and communication projects (e.g., drafting of memos, briefings, position papers and proposals for amendments to legislative documents).

Education

  • Sciences Po
    Master’s Degree, European Politics
    2016 - 2017
  • University of Bath
    MA Contemporary European Studies
    2015 - 2016
  • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
    Linguistics Expert in International Relations, International Relations
    2011 - 2014
  • University of Bath
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