Director, EMEA Government Affairs & Public Policy
Core
Establish and lead European government affairs and public policy strategy for a rapidly growing technology organization, focusing on cybersecurity, software supply chain security, and AI regulations.
Role type
Director, EMEA Government Affairs & Public Policy
Builds
Scalable government affairs function, policy intelligence capabilities, and strategic policy engagement across Europe and the UK.
Domain
Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, Software Supply Chain Security, European Public Policy
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Government affairs strategy, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, technical-to-policy translation, program building, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Multi-country European policy portfolio management, industry coalition engagement, CRA conformity assessment knowledge, lobbying transparency requirements, software supply chain security expertise, AI policy knowledge, additional European languages
Technologies
ENISA, CEN-CENELEC, ETSI, Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2
Responsibilities
Define and own European government affairs and public policy strategy; build and maintain relationships with governments, regulators, and standards organizations; monitor emerging political and regulatory developments; develop policy positions and consultation responses; translate complex technical subjects into clear policy language; establish repeatable processes for stakeholder engagement and policy intelligence.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & function building