Quentin Choulet

Junior Manager Public Affairs - Europe at L'Oréal Groupe — former General Secretariat of the Council (GSC) — Sciences Po Strasbourg alumni

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Experience

  • Junior Manager Public Affairs – Europe at L'Oréal
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Monitor and analyse EU legislative processes with a primary focus on digital policies, consumer protection, advertising, single market, and competition, alongside chemicals, environment and trade files. • Coordinate L'Oréal’s Public Affairs network across Europe, ensuring strategic alignment between Brussels, global and national teams to ensure alignment on EU policy matters and effective advocacy strategies. • Track stakeholder positions (institutions, NGOs, industry bodies), working in close collaboration with the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), the European Brands Association (AIM), and Cosmetics Europe to gain insights into the practical application of regulations. • Contribute to the drafting of L'Oréal's policy positions on EU dossiers based on research, stakeholder dialogue, and internal consultations. • Lead the production of a weekly policy newsletter and reports, providing detailed analysis on key EU policy developments and their potential impact on L'Oréal's business. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EU policy developments and emerging trends, using a variety of monitoring tools and resources. • Support the organisation of meetings and events with EU stakeholders to foster relationships and promote L'Oréal's policy positions. • Attend and report on relevant EU conferences, meetings, and events to gather intelligence and inform L'Oréal's understanding of emerging policy trends.

  • Trainee at the General Secretariat of the Council (GSC) at Council of the European Union
    Feb 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Contributed to policy analysis and legislative work within the Directorate for Competitiveness and Trade (Unit COMP.1), focusing on Competition, Intellectual Property (Copyright and Patents), and Internal Market regulation, alongside the one on Better Regulation and Late-payment. • Monitored and reported on negotiations within the Working Parties on Competitiveness and Growth and Competition, gaining an insider’s view of Member State dynamics and the legislative decision-making process. • Drafted briefing notes and preparatory documents for high-level officials (President of the European Council, Secretary-General) and prepared files for Working Parties, Coreper, and Council meetings, demonstrating the ability to process complex legal information. • Conducted legal research and technical analysis, notably producing a comprehensive technical note on State aid authorised by the Commission (2022-2024) at the attention to the Council of the EU President. • Participating in internal meetings with the Presidency, with representatives of other EU institutions, and with other services of the General Secretariat of the Council, to support the coordination of legislative files.

  • Trainee at the Cabinet of the President at La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    Advisor’s assistant for Economic and social policies and for European and International affairs of Carole Delga, President of the Occitanie Region (France) and President of Régions de France. Missions : - Preparatory works for the next Presidency of the Work Community of the Pyrenees; - Speech-writing and writing of elevator pitches; - Drafting of technical notes; - Media monitoring; - Documentation and research.

  • Public Affairs Director's assistant at Institutions & Projets
    Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 · 4 mos

    Public Affairs Assistant supporting diverse client projects in public consultation, institutional communication, and stakeholder engagement. Key contributions include: - Louis-Nicollin Stadium public consultation (MHSC & SA3M): Contributed to all phases of the public consultation process, including: reviewing and revising the consultation dossier; developing content for informational brochures and the project website (www.stadelouisnicollin.fr); managing social media campaigns to promote the consultation and engage stakeholders; organising public meetings and thematic workshops to gather feedback; and coordinating with community managers to disseminate information and address inquiries. - City of Nîmes Communication Campaigns: Provided support for various communication initiatives, including: conducting benchmarking research to identify best practices; developing initial concepts and adapting them for targeted advertising campaigns; and contributing to the creation of a radio spot. Projects included campaigns for the "Nîmes" app and the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). - Fondation Internationale des Monuments Romains de Nîmes: Developed updated communication materials, including brochures and presentations, incorporating the latest information on organizational structure, project timelines, and budgets. - A46 Sud Highway Expansion and Béziers Train Station Development: Conducted political and media monitoring using specialised tools like Digimind to track public sentiment, media coverage, and stakeholder opinions related to these infrastructure projects. This involved analysing online articles, social media posts, and other relevant sources. - Collaboration and Teamwork: Consistently demonstrated strong collaboration and teamwork skills, effectively interacting with cross-functional teams, including graphic designers, motion designers, and clients, to ensure project success.

  • Sapeur-Pompier Saisonnier at SDIS 34
    Jul 2020 - Aug 2020 · 2 mos