Washington DC Chapter IN PERSON Event

Thursday, June 13, 2024
12:15 PM ET – 1:45 PM ET

Space is Limited
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Cost - $45.00*

We are very pleased to confirm that Peter Köppl: 
Founder and Managing Partner of Mastermind Public Affairs Consulting GmbH 
will join us to discuss

PRESSURE FROM WITHIN, THREATS FROM OUTSIDE:

IS EUROPE BREEDING A HOSTILE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT?

Pressure from within, threats from outside: Is Europe breeding a hostile business environment? The member countries of the European Union are currently facing multiple challenges. The war next door in Ukraine, the growing Islamic influence in the Balkans and other external factors clash with the rise of right-wing parties left-wing activists. Europe, what’s next? 

About the Speaker:  Peter Köppl

The Austrian citizen is one of the leading public affairs experts in the German speaking markets, founder & managing partner of Mastermind Public Affairs Consulting as well as President of the Austrian Public Affairs Association (OePAV). His professional experience includes positions as journalist, PR-consultant, spokesperson and in-house lobbyist. In his career which spans over three decades he advised more than 200 global brands, international and national companies, associations, and NGOs. 

Peter has published six books and well over a dozen articles on public affairs, lobbying and CSR. He holds a PhD in mass communication and political sciences from the University of Vienna and an M.A. in corporate public affairs from the Graduate School of Political Management in Washington, DC. He also participated in the Executive Program “Strategy Beyond Markets” at the Stanford Business School, being the first Austrian to be admitted to both, the GSPM and the Stanford program. Since more than 20 years he has been lecturing at universities, and frequently speaks at international and national conferences. 

Peter Köppl is a member of the Austrian Strategic Community, an exclusive program created by the Austrian Federal Government after 09/11. Every year, 20 selected leaders and decision-makers from all areas of society relevant to security policy are given the unique opportunity to deal with national and international strategic challenges and opportunities. Together, the community members strengthen their knowledge and awareness to expand strategic thinking and action for the benefit of their company or organization to enable timely identification of dangers and risks through the cooperation of many informed leaders.

 About the Moderator: Anabell Iglesias

Anabell Iglesias is Chief of Staff, Strategy & Transformation Leader- Global Commercial Transformation for Kimberly Clark. Anabell has a strong background focused on Brand & Reputation, Impact, and People Enablement & Alignment.

She is an award-winning International Marketer and Communicator with a career built in Fortune 500 corporations and international organizations. She is focused on transformation and growth, and a maximizer of brand and impact strategy to drive reputation and coalitions. Versatile internal and external communications expertise. Proven team and capability builder, creating alignment and pride. Developer of frameworks to ensure strategy execution. Adept at operating in global organizations with matrixed environments. Trusted advisor to executives seeking leader and agenda positioning.

 Location:

N&S Drawing Rooms
Dacor Bacon House
1801 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

*A pass-through cost for food. While the program is free, you have to pay for your lunch! 

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