Erik Jonnaert joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Transport, Mobility

Erik Jonnaert joined FIPRA as a Special Advisor on transport & mobility in February 2021.

Over the past three decades, Erik actively led communications and public affairs for Procter & Gamble in both Europe and Asia before moving to the automobile industry. He is a co-founder and board member of the New Mobility Foundation International and is currently in charge of the Mont Blanc Circle for Public Affairs.

“I am delighted to join FIPRA to help build expertise and capability on dealing with the future of mobility in Europe,” said Erik.

“As Europe’s mobility ecosystem aims to become smarter, cleaner and more integrated, industry and regulators must work together to shape the policy framework in Europe. This will enable a smooth transition to a more sustainable and smarter mobility ecosystem.”

“I look forward to working with clients to help shape this transition,” Erik added.

As a former secretary-general of the European Automotive Industry Association and past chairman of the European Automotive & Telecom Alliance, Erik brings to bear his automotive industry experience and policy expertise as part of FIPRA’s Transport, Travel & Logistics Practice area. 

Prior to joining FIPRA, Erik worked to shape policy as a special envoy on road safety for the International Automotive Industry Association OICA. He was chairman of the European Centre for Public Affairs (1998-2008) and is still active on the advisory group of the McKinsey Center for the Future of Mobility. 

Erik is a law graduate from both the University of Ghent in Belgium and Harvard Law School in the USA. He speaks English, French and Dutch.