Switzerland
Lead global government relations and public affairs function to support business priorities. ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The USD 33B/year 115K employee-strong company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated.
Led the strategy and execution of Garrett’s global government and policy engagement. Supported corporate strategy and business priorities for a company with commercial, manufacturing and R&D operations in 15+ countries. Directed EU, China and US advocacy efforts to advance policy issues critical to the future of mobility: Low and zero emission mobility, electrification, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle adoption, and connected and autonomous driving regulations. Led government partnership activities for innovation and investment.
Delivered strategic guidance on commercial and reputational goals to business. Shaped markets globally for diverse products, including vaccines for shingles, seasonal and pandemic influenza, hepatitis and rotavirus. Strong focus on launches in high and middle income public and private markets, including policy landscape analysis, patient group engagement, and payor/government value messaging. Led global and national stakeholder engagement on valuation of vaccines/HTA, pricing, joint procurement models and market access. Industry association leadership roles at IFPMA, WHO Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework and Vaccines Europe.
Developed public funding strategies for capex, R&D, technology demonstration, market replication and supply chain for 9 businesses. Strong focus on growth market areas including water, renewable energy (wind and solar), infrastructure, energy efficiency and composites. Directed participation in EU public-private partnerships to support increased resource and energy efficiency in industry. Board member European Commission- and industry-led SUSCHEM (European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry)
Political analysis, media relations, and policy program management in Southeast Asia, North Africa and South Asia. Led teams promoting economic development, trade, and judicial reform to senior government officials. Negotiated and implemented successful partnerships with civil society organizations. Primary spokesperson and media strategist. Human rights and political analyst.