[Chapter-delegates] Welcome Maarit Palovirta to ISOC and the European Bureau

[Frédéric Donck]

Dear All

As I announced it on the EU chapters call to-day, please join me in welcoming Maarit to ISOC and the European Regional Bureau, in the role of Manager, Regional Affairs for Europe.

Maarit is a senior business development and public affairs professional with a great track record in government advocacy . 
She has extensive experience in strategy and public policy issues with multiple stakeholders in the EU and CIS countries.
She worked with CISCO as a Business Development Manager, Public Sector EMEA. She also has worked with well-known Public Affairs consultancies in Brussels.

Maarit obtained a MA in Advanced European Studies with Economics, College of Europe (Poland). She also holds a BA (Hons) European Studies, from the London School of Economics & King's College, London, UK.

Maarit is Finnish and, beyond her mother tongue, she is fluent in English and French. She has very good understanding of Swedish and German, and is a beginner in Russian.
She will be based in Brussels (BE).

Maarit has started with ISOC on December 1st and you will be able to join her @ “palovirta at isoc.org”

Best Regards
Frederic

Frederic Donck
Director European Regional Bureau
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