Tom Murray joins the European Public Affairs team as Director of Euros / Agency Group’s Brussels office.
Originally from Scotland and also a Belgian national, Tom will help expand Euros / Agency Group’s client base and network in Brussels.
With nearly 20 years of experience in European affairs and over 17 years in consultancy, Tom has worked with clients of all sizes and industries, ranging from chemical companies to consumer goods manufacturers and the media sector, with a longstanding focus on environmental and consumer policies.
“I am truly delighted to join Euros / Agency Group. It’s a dynamic agency, and I look forward to keeping up with the pace and learning from my new colleagues while also contributing my own insights. This is the perfect time to embark on something new in Brussels, with a new Parliament and a new Commission. I am convinced that we have an excellent team that will help our clients navigate the intricacies of European policies.”
Meanwhile, Paul Schmidtke joins the Public Affairs France department in Paris as a Senior Director. He will support clients in designing and implementing their advocacy and influence strategies. Alongside Clémentine Pinet, Director of the Public Affairs France division, and Mathilde Taleb, Deputy Director, Paul will contribute to enhancing the team’s expertise in France and beyond, thanks to his Franco-German background.
Before joining Euros / Agency Group, Paul advised elected officials and public sector stakeholders for nearly a decade, working at the French National Assembly and within local authorities. He has gained extensive knowledge of the public decision-making process.
Paul brings a unique binational perspective to his strategic advice and approach.
“Joining Euros / Agency Group means becoming part of one of the most prestigious independent firms on the market, with teams renowned for their excellence, whether in Paris or Brussels. I am incredibly proud to now be part of this collective. I am confident that we will make a difference for our public affairs clients in this unique political context.”
