Director, EMEA Government Affairs & Public Policy
Core
Define and execute Chainguard's European public policy strategy, engaging regulators and standards bodies to shape cyber and AI regulations.
Role type
Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy
Builds
Chainguard's policy strategy, regulatory positioning, and influence with EU/UK officials and standards organizations.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Open Source Software Supply Chain, EU/UK Regulatory Affairs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Government affairs strategy, regulatory engagement, standards body liaison, policy forecasting, technical-to-policy translation, coalition management, program building
Preferred skills
Multi-country European policy experience, European language fluency, public/private sector hybrid experience, cybersecurity subject matter expertise, high-growth company experience
Technologies
Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2, EU AI Act, ENISA, CEN-CENELEC, ETSI
Responsibilities
Set European policy strategy and priorities; engage governments, regulators, and standards bodies; represent Chainguard in industry coalitions; forecast regulatory developments; develop policy positions and submissions; translate technical concepts for policy audiences; build repeatable government affairs processes.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership potential