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Alen Hristov, Director Tech, Media & Telecoms

Hanbury Strategy

alen.hristov@hanburystrategy.com

My Job

I am heading up the Hanbury Strategy’s Brussels Tech practice, advising clients on issues at the intersection of EU tech policy, political affairs, and geopolitics. Business development and team management are also part of my day-to-day duties.

My Experience

I’ve been a public affairs consultant for six years now. Previously, I worked at a think tank focused on geopolitical and international security issues, and prior to that I was a political staffer for a Member of the Canadian Parliament.

My Proudest Achievements

Helping a client in the digital sector to establish a new entity within the EU from the ground up. We executed a comprehensive 2-year campaign, encompassing over 100 meetings with regulators, companies, associations, academics, and civil society to secure favorable conditions for a seamless launch. The campaign culminated in a high-profile launch event featuring a former Prime Minister and a Deputy Director-General of the European Commission.

My Education

  • Honours Bachelor of Arts, International Relations Specialist & Spanish Minor, University of Toronto (Canada)
  • Master of Science in Public Administration, Leiden University (Netherlands)

My Languages

English and Bulgarian.

My Interests outside work

  • Spending quality time with my son.
  • Playing sports, particularly padel and football.
  • Reading, especially biography and history books.

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