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Currently European Affairs Director at Euro-Funding and self employed. Former Secretary General and co-founder of EAIC, the European Association of Innovation Consultants. I provide support advices on innovation funding and positioning in the European R&I ecosystem, EU associations management, lobbying and communication. I have interest in new technology solutions such as Quantum Computing 2014- 2021 leading ZABALA Brussels where I managed a team of 14 consultants. 2014-2016 Coordinator of the ETP Smartgrids 2016 to 2019 : coordinator of the European Technology and Innovation Platform Smart Networks for Energy Transition, ETIP SNET. Top skills and experience : - A connector by nature: cooperation is my motto - Team leadership - Coordination and communication - Experience in European growth strategy for a leading consultancy - Great understanding of energy sector in Europe and pathways to its decarbonisation - Expertise of EU Funding programmes - Experienced European Project coordinator with very good negotiation skills - Coordination of Innovation and Research priority settings in the Energy Sector - Regularly in contact with European Commission officials on projects or regulatory aspects - 14 y+ experience in EU Public Policy Advocacy and analysis for the Renewable and Solar power sector - 6 y+ of policy, Market analysis, market modelling and scenario building - Team management (14 people) - Commercial Development (x 3 TO in 3 years) - Great negotiation skills - Strong intrapreneurship spirit - Independent and self-starter Excellent command of English and Spanish, native French speaker.