Policy Director Benelux Business Roundtable
Location: The Netherlands or Belgium
Conditions: Consultant contract, 3 to 4 days per week commitment
About Benelux Business Roundtable
The Benelux is an economically dynamic and densely populated region, with around 30 million inhabitants generating almost 10% of the total EU's GDP while only covering less than 2% of the entire land surface of the EU.
The Benelux Union brings together the kingdoms of Belgium and the Netherlands as well as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The Benelux was founded in 1944, when the governments of the three countries (still in exile in London) signed a customs union agreement which came into effect in 1948. On 17 June 2008, the cooperation was renewed and now bears the name of The Benelux Union.
The Benelux Business Roundtable (“BBR”) was constituted on 1 July 2015. It comprises business leaders of some of the largest companies (in terms of employment, contribution to GDP and investment) in the Region as well as knowledge partners. The BBR is expected to steadily grow, representing all relevant sectors of economic activity in the Benelux Region.
BBR’s members are united in their belief that acceleration of cross border collaboration is crucial to assure growth and prosperity in one of the most dynamic regions of Europe.
BBR Strategic Priorities 2024-26
In line with the general assembly of 29 September 2023, the BBR seeks to achieve impact for its members by building on its overall focus on Net Zero by 2050. Based on member input and expert assessment of priorities and opportunities at Benelux level (facilitated by McKinsey), the strategic priorities are as follows:
1. The CO2 and H2 backbone: Advocate to establish the Rotterdam-Antwerp CO2 pipeline connection. Accelerate CO2 infrastructure development.
2. Cross-border circular economy: Foster cross-border strategy to capture value and develop business models for minimizing waste.
3. Digital backbone for scaling: Ensure seamless flow of Digital Data amongst energy generators and consumers.
4. Joint Funding application: Promote joint application of EU-funds for cross-border projects.
5. Skills strategy for energy transition: Identify and quantify critical skills gaps and facilitate upskilling and reskilling plans.
What You’ll Do
BBR is creating a new position of Policy Director to support Eric ter Hark, Executive Chairman and the Board realize their mission through a common approach on critical cross border issues.
The Director’s mission will be to help further BBR's cross-border strategic priorities through high-level task forces and to advocate by aligning relevant stakeholders across the Benelux.
Key Responsibilities
1. Monitor relevant political developments.
2. Represent BBR externally with other key stakeholders in business, government, academia, and society.
3. Prepare High-Level Meetings with BBR senior executives.
4. Work with various federations towards common positions.
5. Develop a recurrent dialogue with various political levels.
6. Broaden the BBR membership across relevant sectors.
7. Research & prepare position papers, briefings, speeches, Press Releases, Publications, and Web Content.
Profile
1. University Degree.
2. Minimum 7 to 10 years’ relevant experience.
3. Knowledge and experience of institutions & political processes in the Benelux.
4. An interest in energy policy.
5. Excellent English and Dutch; good French would be advantageous.
6. Excellent writing ability.
7. Able to represent BBR and be involved in advocacy.
8. Able to build constructive contacts across stakeholder communities.
9. Highly organized – working to deadlines.
Recruitment Process
Dober Partners has been retained to draw up a shortlist of prospective candidates against the criteria set out in this document.
Contact: Mark Dober
M: +32 477 950 466
M: +32 488 945 579
Email: natalia@doberpartners.com
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