policy impact with FIPRA
Erik Jonnaert takes over the role of Chairman at FIPRA International as of 30th June 2022
FIPRA International is delighted to welcome Erik Jonnaert as the new Chairman, succeeding Robert Madelin who was chair for the past 5 years; Robert Madelin continues to stay on as a senior strategist and special advisor to FIPRA’s clients.
FIPRA International will continue to operate under a tandem leadership with Laura Batchelor, who continues as Managing Partner, and Erik Jonnaert as the new Chairman.
I want both to thank Robert for all his efforts and to congratulate Erik on taking on this role. This comes at a time that FIPRA goes to the next level of growth, strengthening our position as an independent source of public policy counsel with a European focus and global reach through the FIPRA Network.
Laura Batchelor
“I want both to thank Robert for all his efforts and to congratulate Erik on taking on this role. This comes at a time that FIPRA goes to the next level of growth, strengthening its position as an independent source of public policy counsel with a European focus and global reach through the FIPRA Network ” said Laura Batchelor.
“ I am privileged and excited to be invited to take on the role of chair at FIPRA, and I look forward to contributing to FIPRA’s success by leveraging the great talent and expertise of the organisation to the benefit of our clients” said Erik Jonnaert.
I am privileged and excited to be invited to take on the role of chair at FIPRA, and I look forward to contributing to FIPRA’s success by leveraging the great talent and expertise of the organisation to the benefit of our clients.
Erik Jonnaert
Erik has had an impressive career in public affairs which spans more than three decades where he has led communications and public affairs for Procter & Gamble in both Europe and Asia, before leading the European automobile industry, as secretary general of ACEA till 2019.
He has been actively involved in Business Europe promoting stakeholder dialogue that makes a real impact and has served as Chairman of the European Centre for Public Affairs.
Along with being Chairman of FIPRA, Erik will continue as Director of the Mont Blanc Circle for Public Affairs, a think-tank of senior government relations leaders. He also continues to support the New Mobility Foundation International as a co-founder and board member.
I am very pleased that, while Laura will continue as Managing Partner, I can hand over the role of Chair to Erik at a time when we are a part of a much bigger, more mature and well-rounded company, ready to grow and flourish into the future. I am looking forward to continue supporting FIPRA as senior strategist .
robert madelin
“ I am very pleased that, while Laura will continue as Managing Partner, I can hand over the role of Chair to Erik at a time when we are a part of a much bigger, more mature and well-rounded company, ready to grow and flourish into the future. I am looking forward to continue supporting FIPRA as senior strategist ” said Robert Madelin.