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Philippe Putman

public/governmental affairs freelancer

€650/day
Brussel, BE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Philippe

Throughout my career, I have primarily worked as a lobbyist in the energy and heavy industry sectors. This was at regional (Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels), national, EU, and international levels. The fact that I have worked within companies means I can quickly assess the impact of new policy measures on the company and contribute to turning the measure to the company's advantage. I have put several companies on the political map, expanding their sphere of influence. I also maintain relationships with the press and collaborate with companies on how to engage with the local population. I have been active in many European countries (including outside the EU) and can leverage my network in those countries to support your company's expansion. This also applies, of course, if you wish to establish yourself in Belgium.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Brussel (up to 50km)

Experience

  • European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO)
    Senior Policy Advisor energy, industry and decarbonisation
    February 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
    • • Lead advocacy on EU energy, climate, and industrial policy (key files: CCUS, RED III, Grids Package, Industrial Accelerator Act, Competitiveness Fund)
    • • Represent port sector in EU decarbonisation and energy transition debates
  • PUJA Management & Consultancy Services
    Owner
    September 2023 - February 2025 (1 year and 5 months)
    • • Consultancy in public affairs, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement
    • • Spokesperson & coordinator for Belgium's Digital Deposit System project
    • • Executive search and advisory in public affairs and regulatory domains
  • Carmeuse Europe
    Head of Public Affairs Europe
    September 2019 - August 2023 (3 years and 11 months)
    • • Led public affairs across EU, Member States, and neighbouring regions
    • • Directed stakeholder engagement, media relations, and reputation strategy
    • • Negotiated CO₂ transport and storage solutions (CCUS)
    • • Member of global sustainability leadership
    • • Main policy files: Critical Raw Materials Act, ETS, Taxonomy, CCUS, RED III, NZIA, carbon removals, e-fuels, hydrogen, renewable energy, decarbonisation, energy & CO2 transport infrastructure.

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Education

  • LLM
    Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
    1997
    LLM, Law
  • Master of Laws
    KU Leuven
    1995
    Master in Laws, Law

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