The Team

Patricia is part of the sustainability team of Sec Newgate EU, assisting on monitoring and advising clients with interests in the chemical sector.

Prior to Sec Newgate, Patricia worked for the European Parliament’s office in Madrid where she gained experience in communication.

Last year she completed a master’s in European Politics and Governance Studies at the College of Europe in Bruges where she chose to specialise in environmental policy and secondary legislation. Previously she had graduated from a double degree in Political Science and International Studies at Carlos III University in Madrid.

In addition to her native Spanish, Patricia speaks English and has some knowledge of French.

Ivet is part of the digital team at SEC Newgate EU, specializing in content creation, visual storytelling and strategic communications. She helps clients unleash their creative potential and supports them in developing multi-media content. 

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Ivet gained insights as a journalist and digital communications assistant in think tanks and international humanitarian NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders.

Ivet graduated in Journalism and Humanities at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. She is a native Catalan speaker, fluent in English, French, and Spanish.

Giovanni is a policy specialist focusing on the tech, agri-food and sustainability sectors. He supports and advises clients in the digital and agri-food sectors in keeping trace of regulatory developments and building effective EU affairs strategies.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate EU, Giovanni gained experience in public affairs in another Brussels-based consultancy. He also carried out a traineeship at the European Parliament.

Giovanni graduated in law at the University of Milan with a thesis in parliamentary law and followed a course in corporate communications and public affairs at the 24ORE Business School in Rome.

In addition to his native Italian, Giovanni is fluent in English and has an intermediate level of French.

With over 10 years of experience in public affairs, communications and project management, Laura provides hands-on association and event management services to a wide variety of clients.

Laura has worked with industry, governments, associations and research centres in Colombia, France and Belgium, focusing mainly on foreign policy, healthcare and circular economy.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia, and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. In addition to her native Spanish, she’s fluent in English and French and speaks a little Danish.

Ion joined the SEC Newgate EU trade and foreign affairs team where he helps clients navigate the European political and media landscape.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate EU, he advised institutional clients in the financial sector on the political risks impacting their portfolio holdings. He then joined NATO where he supported policy work in politico-military affairs after which he joined the Council of the European Union, working on foreign affairs and communication.

Ion holds an MA from the Central European University in political science obtained in Budapest. A Romanian national, he is fluent in English and competent in French

Josef Cutajar supports the Digital Communications team at SEC Newgate EU. He assists and advises clients to implement successfully their digital media objectives.

Prior to SEC Newgate EU, Josef worked in communications, with Medicines for Europe and carried out a communication traineeship at the European Commission. Josef is a Maltese national and while in Malta he wrote in the ‘Times of Malta’ and co-produced and presented a TV show on ‘Television Malta’ focusing on EU affairs.

Josef holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Hons.) with European Studies from the University of Malta and has a keen interest in new media and journalism. Besides his native Maltese, Josef speaks English and has knowledge of German and Italian.

Enrolled in a Master’s degree in Communication Strategies at the University of Padua, Camilla is helping clients navigate the European media landscape as part of the media relations team.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Camilla worked as a Junior Account at our offices in Italy, contributing to Community Relations and local Public Affairs for energy stakeholders. She also recently completed an internship with an international trade association, supporting their Communications and Public Affairs team.

In addition to being a native Italian speaker, Camilla is fluent in English and French.

Javier is a public affairs professional with several years of experience providing strategic counsel and building advocacy campaigns for various clients. Having a keen interest and expertise in sustainability policies, at SEC Newgate EU he focuses on the energy and environment sectors.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Javier worked at a Brussels-based consultancy, where he managed a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors including transport, environment, agri-food. Before becoming consultant, he began his career working in the policy department of two  EU-level NGOs and completed and internship at the European Parliament.

Graduated in Law, Javier holds a Master’s Degree in European Studies from the RWTH Aachen University. Besides his native Spanish, he speaks English, German and Italian and has good knowledge of French.

Ilaria is an environmental policy expert with a keen interest in circular economy and sustainability issues. She supports clients across sectors with advocacy strategies and regulatory advice.

Prior to SEC Newgate EU, Ilaria worked in the public affairs department of a trade association representing plastics manufacturers, where she specialised in chemical and waste management policies. She also worked at the legal service of the European Parliament supporting the institutional and budgetary law unit.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Palermo and a Master’s Degree in European Public Law and Governance from the Maastricht University. In addition to her native Italian, Ilaria speaks fluent English and Spanish and has a good command of French.

Parisabel is part of the public affairs – sustainability team at SEC Newgate EU. With a keen interest in environmental policy and green finance, she supports clients operating in various industries on sustainability matters.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate EU, she worked as a corporate lawyer advising clients on general corporate, energy, and financial law. She gained experience in energy, sustainable mobility, and infrastructure financing projects at international and local law firms in Indonesia.

Last year, she obtained a Master’s Degree in International and European Public Law from KU Leuven, Belgium, focusing her research on international climate law and policy. In addition to her native Indonesian, she is fluent in English and has a basic knowledge of French.

Alberto provides hands-on coordination, communication, and event services to a wide variety of associations.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Alberto worked as Communications and Events Officer for the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) and the Forum for the Future of Agriculture. From 2019 to 2021, he also served as Secretary-General of the Young Friends of the Countryside (YFCS). A graduate in Advertising and Public Relations from Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Alberto is also an avid photographer and produces a podcast in his free time.

Alberto speaks Spanish, English, French, Italian and has some knowledge of Dutch.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate EU, Marco carried out an internship at another consultancy with a focus on consumer rights. With a passion for environmental policy and a particular interest within the circular economy, Marco supports our chemical clients with navigating the EU policy on sustainability, gathering the views of stakeholders and clarifying regulatory developments.

Marco holds a master’s degree in European Public Affairs from Maastricht University and an interdisciplinary Liberal Arts & Sciences degree from University College Maastricht. In addition to his native Norwegian, Marco is also fluent in Spanish and has a basic understanding of German.

Sara is part of the public affairs team of SEC Newgate EU. As a policy specialist, she supports and advises clients operating in tech.

Before joining SEC Newgate, Sara worked as a researcher for the Centre de droit européen at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). She gained communication skills in an innovation community in real estate with an event and content coordinator role.

Sara holds a master’s degree in European Law from the Institut of European Studies at the ULB. Previously she had graduated in Law at the University of Messina.

In addition to her native Italian, Patricia speaks English and French, and has some knowledge of Spanish.

Juliette is a European public affairs specialist with a keen interest in environmental policy. At SEC Newgate EU, she is part of the public affairs – sustainability team, focusing on the energy, chemicals and water sectors.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Juliette gained experience at the European Commission (DG REGIO) and with two European NGOs as a policy and project officer in water, energy and agri-food.

Juliette holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and European Governance from Leiden University (The Netherlands), as well as in environmental policy from Sciences Po Paris (France). In addition to her native French, Juliette speaks fluent English and has an excellent command of Spanish and German.

Jarek is well-versed in communications and strategy. He has worked in the private, public and NGO sectors. He specialises in communication strategies, campaigns, and community building.

At SEC Newgate EU, Jarek helps clients increase their visibility and promote their organisation’s objectives through digital campaigns. With a flair for visual communication, he believes that the proper visuals can simplify complex content and reach a wide audience.

Prior to SEC Newgate EU, Jarek worked for the British Embassy in Warsaw, where he coordinated the Brexit and Defence campaigns. His work in the start-up sector where he introduced a new co-working concept to Eastern Europe provided him with brand-building experience. Jarek has also explored his interest in journalism through his multimedia projects with Brussel-based magazine Are We Europe.

He holds an MA in International Studies from Leiden University (Netherlands) and a BA in International Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London (UK). In addition to his native Polish, he is fluent in English and is competent in Spanish.

Alice is part of the sustainability team, with a keen interest in circular economy and sustainability issues. Alice has experience in regulatory affairs, notably health, sustainability  & consumers issues.. She also operated as a Policy and Communication Assistant for a trade association related to agri-food policies.

She holds a MA in International Relations from the University of Turin, and an Advanced Master in EU studies from the University of Brussels. Next to her Italian mother tongue, Alice is also fluent in English and Spanish, and has an intermediate level in French.

Fabrice is an experienced office manager leveraging his hospitality knowledge and administrative skills to optimize efficiency and promote teamwork in dynamic settings.

With a six-year tenure in the tourism and hospitality industries, Fabrice transitioned to an administrative-focused career. Throughout his professional journey, he has held roles such as bid manager, office assistant, local IT support, and operation coordinator. Over the past six years, he has successfully served as an office and facility manager, ensuring smooth operations and a productive work environment.

Fabrice speaks fluently French and English.

Antonio is supporting the trade and external relations practice, helping clients navigate the European political and media landscape.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate EU, Antonio gained insights in the trade and economic sectors at the European Parliament, the Embassy of Italy in the United States, and the Milan Chamber of Commerce.

He holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Milan, with a specialisation in international trade. Native Italian, he is fluent in English and has a basic knowledge of French and German.

Julia is part of the media team at SEC Newgate EU, supporting governments, corporates and associations to better understand the European media space.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Julia fostered her skills at the Office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur in Washington D.C. and the Confederation of British Industry in Brussels.

Julia holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bath.

Julia is a native Polish speaker, fluent in English and with a basic understanding of Japanese.

Paul is part of the digital team at SEC Newgate EU, specialising in the development and implementation of content and strategies. With a keen interest in innovative ways of communication, he helps corporates and NGOs better understand their social media potential and engage in a fast-paced online environment.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate EU, Paul gained insights into public relations by supporting Action Against Hunger’s advocacy and the European Climate Foundation’s communications. He gained digital strategy experiences by supporting worldwide networks in delivering impactful campaigns.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Political Sciences from the Institute of Political Studies in Aix-en-Provence, and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Aix-Marseille University. French native, he speaks English fluently.

Jie-Yi is a senior HR Generalist. She advises the company on engaging, growing, and retaining talents by creating and nurturing a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding employee work experience.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Jie-Yi was Head of HR of a Public Affairs and Communications consultancy, providing strategic and operational guidance to the leadership team and managing the entire employee life cycle for offices in Brussels, Paris and Berlin. Previously, she worked in a European brand design consultancy, setting up and leading their HR department in Brussels and Sofia.

Jie-Yi holds a Master degree in Corporate Communications from the Free University of Brussels (ULB). A Belgian and Taiwanese national, she speaks English, French, Mandarin Chinese and has an intermediate level in Dutch.

Kristin is part of the sustainability team at SEC Newgate EU, where she supports clients in the chemical, mobility, and energy sectors. With a keen interest in public policy, Kristin provides assistance in the improved understanding of sustainability developments, as well as in the analysis of stakeholder views.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate EU, Kristin gained experience in the intersection between the public and the private sectors through her position as a Creative Director at an organization, connecting universities, public authorities, and businesses. Further, Kristin explored her interest in societal inequalities and developed her event management skills through her active participation in non-profit initiatives.

Kristin is graduating with a BA in European Studies from The Hague University of Applied Sciences with a strong specialization in the field of European Union policy-making. In addition to her native Bulgarian, Kristin speaks fluent English, has a good command of German, and a basic understanding of Russian.

Vanessa is a Communications expert specialising in the development of integrated communication strategies, in particular for clients in the chemical sector. Her expertise extends to digital communication, building campaigns and social media strategies for a variety of clients and providing insights on the best tools and platforms to achieve a successful digital presence and outreach.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Vanessa built a 10+ year experience in PR, corporate communications, events and social media management. During her career she gained in-depth knowledge of industrial and manufacturing environments after working for companies such as Bridgestone and DuPont Sustainable Solutions managing their local and European external communications strategies.

She holds a Master’s Degree in European Affairs from the Sorbonne University in Paris. Vanessa is a French, American and Venezuelan national and native English, French and Spanish speaker.

As part of the Association Management team, Zeynep provides comprehensive association and event management services to a diverse range of clients, leveraging over seven years of experience in public affairs, communications, and association management.

Before joining SEC Newgate EU, Zeynep worked at a consultancy specialising in EU funding and supported various clients with EU funding mechanisms and government relations. She also has experience in an international trade association in a role focused on public affairs, communications, and technical committee management.

She holds an MA in European Political & Administrative Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges and an Executive Masters in Governance & Development Studies from the CERIS-ULB Diplomatic School of Brussels. In addition to her native Turkish, she is fluent in English and French