Crisis communication and strategic counsel — for causes, public figures, families and institutions.
For twenty years, he carried the voice of others: alongside the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for Roll Back Malaria — a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization —, for the World Food Programme, and for a peacekeeping mission.
From humanitarian crises to major health emergencies — from Yemen to Syria and the Central African Republic, from malaria to the Covid-19 pandemic — within the most exposed organisations.
Managing public messaging and media exposure in the most sensitive moments.
Building and protecting the reputation of public figures and organisations.
Putting this experience at the service of an organisation over time — as a special advisor, board member, or member of another strategic body. Bringing an outside perspective on reputation, communication, international relations and the handling of sensitive situations.
People, families, causes and institutions — never a product, never a brand.
Certain mandates — family, dynastic, diplomatic — cannot be named. Confidentiality is not an option; it is the condition of the work.
On the side, and purely as a personal interest, he enjoys writing — some op-eds have been published across dozens of countries — and taking part in events that interest him.
Beginnings in local and regional communication, then a focus on events, culture and major names in show business, before turning to more institutional and political communication.
This path leads to the United Nations: Geneva, New York, then the field in Africa — including two years in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, within a peacekeeping mission. Alongside Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, he serves as spokesperson for his first World Humanitarian Summit.
Alongside all this, the world of sport and football — in service of public figures and causes carried by several United Nations agencies.
Then comes a time of selection: a quieter life, at the service of a few only. Sometimes as spokesperson, out front; more often, behind the scenes.
A deeply international experience, with a particular bond with Africa and a strong interest in the Gulf and the place it now occupies in the world. Equally at ease in institutional circles and in the field, he moves easily between levels of responsibility. He now splits his time between Europe and Asia — a frequent traveller, flexible and fast to mobilise.
Has worked with leading figures in sport, diplomacy and public affairs, as well as with high-visibility families.
At ease in high-intensity environments of every kind — from a humanitarian crisis to a press room, from a football pitch to the living room of a family to protect, from a major event to a cause to defend.
What he looks for is not volume, but the right fit.
For a mandate, a collaboration, or a confidential conversation.
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