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Christof Klitz joins FIPRA as Special Advisor on Transport, Green and Digital Transition
We are excited to announce that Christof has joined FIPRA as a Special Advisor on Transport, Green and Digital Transition. Christof brings over 30 years of experience, 16 of which as the Head of Volkswagen Group’s EU Representation in Brussels, where he shaped the company’s regulatory and public affairs strategies. His work focused on advancing the Green Transition in automotive, with particular emphasis on regulatory and environmental affairs, trade, and the data economy.
During his time at Volkswagen, Christof built a reputation for fostering constructive dialogue and creating successful alliances with public, governmental, and industry stakeholders. His experience and network coupled with his global perspective, enables him to help businesses navigate the complexities of international markets, regulatory environments, and cross-border partnerships.
"I am excited to join FIPRA and bring my experience and network in shaping regulatory and public affairs strategies. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of building successful alliances and collaborating with a wide range of public, governmental, and industry stakeholders. I look forward to leveraging these connections to guide FIPRA’s clients”
Christof Klitz
An experienced negotiator and moderator, Christof has held numerous leadership roles in trade associations such as ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association), as Chairman of the Economic Council in Brussels, and Vice-President of the European Movement International.
He joined Volkswagen in 1999 and held various positions in the company’s offices in Berlin and Brussels. Prior to this, Christof held leadership roles at Deutsche Telekom, the Federation of German Industry (BDI), and the Office of German Industry and Trade in Washington, D.C. He also led Burson-Marsteller’s Government Relations team in Bonn and Berlin.
"We are delighted to welcome Christof. With his global perspective and expertise in navigating international markets and regulatory environments, he will be a valuable addition to FIPRA, helping our clients tackle complex, cross-border challenges," said Erik Jonnaert, Chairman and Partner at FIPRA.
Christof holds a law degree from the University of Hamburg, where he also worked as a Research Assistant in Commercial and Trade Law. He is fluent in both English and German.
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