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María Lledó, Executive Chairwoman, European & International Affairs

H/Advisors

maria.lledo@h-advisors.global

My Job

I advise clients on public affairs, European affairs and international policy, drawing on a distinguished career as a Spanish diplomat. I focus is on EU institutions, policy-making and international relations, with deep expertise in navigating complex political and regulatory environments. As Chair of the H/Advisors office in Brussels, I lead the firm’s strategic development in the capital, providing senior counsel to clients with European and global stakes. I bring extensive experience from senior roles across Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, and other government departments.

My Experience

  • President, H/Advisors in Brussels
  • Vice President, European & International Affairs
  • Career Diplomat
  • Secretary General for the European Union
  • Director General for the Internal Market and other EU Policies
  • Counsellor for Parliamentary Affairs
  • Deputy Representative to the Political and Security Committee
  • Consul in Bogotá
  • Consul General in Algiers
  • Counsellor, Embassy of Spain in London
  • Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State for Cooperation
  • Advisor to the Minister’s Cabinet
  • Second Secretary, Embassy of Spain in Rabat
  • Deputy Director General for the International Promotion of Culture

My Proudest Achievements

Designed and conducted the Spanish presidency of the Council in July 2023.

My Education

  • Diploma, Spanish Diplomatic School
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government

My Languages

  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Árabic

My Interests outside work

Traveling with my two teenagers – quite a challenge!

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