Konstantinos Antonopoulos

Government Affairs & Strategy Leader (APAC) | Strategy, Health, Environment & Geopolitics for Global Organisations & Multinationals

Singapore

About

Senior executive with 15+ years of experience leading multi‑country portfolios across Asia‑Pacific. My background spans climate action, ESG, NGO strategy, diplomacy, and global health, delivered through international organisations and cross‑sector partnerships. Proven success in shaping regional strategy, stewarding large‑scale investments, and managing senior leaders with multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in stakeholder engagement (governments & civil society), philanthropy, and multilateral institutions. I thrive where real positive outcomes matter more than optics.

Experience

  • Director at One Harbour
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Public sector advisory and programme leadership across Asia Manage complex regional programs on bio-diversity, conservation, and climate change Advancing environmental governance, institutional resilience, and sustainable leadership Government capacity-building and institutional strengthening Strategic planning and programme design Advisory Services and Organizational Development for Foundations and Nonprofits Senior-level government stakeholder engagement across ASEAN

  • Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Regional Lead (ASEAN Representative)
      Apr 2018 - Aug 2024 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      Government and multilateral engagement in high-stakes and politically sensitive environments Facilitating multi-country operations and coordinating regional directors Environmental and Health policies, access, and crisis coordination with public and intergovernmental actors Policy positioning and strategic advocacy aligned with regulatory and political contexts Stakeholder mapping and structured engagement across governments and multilateral institutions Regulatory and reputational risk management related to health, humanitarian, and environmental projects Senior-level government relations, multilateral engagement, and external representation

    • Lead Representative
      Apr 2018 - Aug 2024 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      Government and multilateral engagement in high-stakes and politically sensitive environments Facilitating multi-country operations and coordinating regional directors Environmental and Health policies, access, and crisis coordination with public and intergovernmental actors Policy positioning and strategic advocacy aligned with regulatory and political contexts Stakeholder mapping and structured engagement across governments and multilateral institutions Regulatory and reputational risk management related to health, humanitarian, and environmental projects Senior-level government relations, multilateral engagement, and external representation

    • Policy & Advocacy Lead
      Jun 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs

      Government and multilateral engagement on health policy, access, and climate response Policy positioning in politically sensitive environments and fragile states Stakeholder mapping and coalition-building across public and multilateral actors Regulatory and reputational risk management related to health and environmental policy Senior-level representation and policy briefings to external stakeholders

  • Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of Programmes (interim County Director/ Logistiscs Manger)
      Jan 2010 - Jan 2016 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      Public sector programme design and delivery in environmentally and politically sensitive environments Ministry of Health programme co-design and implementation in APAC and fragile contexts Government and institutional partnerships on health access, resilience, and service delivery Operational oversight and regulatory alignment in high-risk and climate-affected regions

    • Program Head
      Jan 2010 - Jan 2016 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      Public sector programme design and delivery in environmentally and politically sensitive environments Ministry of Health programme co-design and implementation in APAC and fragile contexts Government and institutional partnerships on health access, resilience, and service delivery Operational oversight and regulatory alignment in high-risk and climate-affected regions

  • ELIX (1 yr 6 mos)
    • International Programmes Officer
      Feb 2008 - Oct 2008 · 9 mos

      Coordination of international conservation and community development programmes across Europe and Asia Programme delivery with local municipalities, NGOs, and community partners Support to conservation and projects on habitat restoration, sustainable land use, and environmental education Stakeholder coordination and reporting across multi-country volunteer initiatives

    • Programme Head- Associate
      May 2007 - Feb 2008 · 10 mos

      Coordination of international conservation and community development programmes across Europe and Asia. Programme delivery with local municipalities, NGOs, and community partners Support to projects on habitat restoration, sustainable land use, and environmental education Stakeholder coordination and reporting across multi-country volunteer initiatives

  • Consultant & Deputy for Negotiations at Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Jan 2005 - May 2005 · 5 mos

    Diplomatic and operational support to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the 2005 tsunami response Government liaison with health and foreign affairs counterparts to support medical access Team coordination and field support in a crisis setting