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Marián Brestovanský, Associate Director

Kellen Europe

MBrestovansky@kellencompany.com

My Job

I provide strategic counsel to a portfolio of international trade associations on complex EU policy, develop and lead end-to-end public policy campaigns, from initial legislative monitoring to direct advocacy towards EU institutions. I also lead and/or support strategic projects to future-proof trade associations in Brussels.

My Experience

I am a public policy, government affairs and association management professional with ten years of experience shaping regulatory outcomes in the EU arena. I have held progressive roles at Kellen since 2017, working on regulatory and public affairs as well as strategic advice projects.

My Proudest Achievements

Successfully directing end-to-end public affairs campaigns that culminated in a crucial, winning vote in the European Parliament. Alongside this legislative victory, delivering complex strategic advice projects and receiving tangible feedback from clients remains a constant highlight of my career.

My Education

MA in International Relations, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

My Languages

English, French, Slovak.

My Interests outside work

Sports, Music, Hiking and Outdoors, Discovering new places and tasting new food.

My Favourite Brussels anecdote

Walking into the European Parliament in glorious sunshine for a meeting, only to emerge a couple of hours later into pouring rain.

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