Hill+Knowlton Strategies is pleased to announce that Philippe de Buck, former Director General of BUSINESSEUROPE will reinforce its Brussels’ team as a Senior Executive Advisor.

Philippe brings to H+K a wealth of experience in EU economic, policy and regulatory issues. His extensive network of contacts, both in industry and in EU and national governments and administrations, is unrivalled.

Philippe was Director General of BUSINESSEUROPE, the organisation of European industry federations and companies until 2012. Previously, from 1987 to 2001, he was CEO of Agoria, the Belgian multi-sector federation for the technology industry. Philippe has a unique understanding of business related policy issues and the public affairs needs of companies and their leaders. He will provide strategic counsel to H+K’s clients, notably on how to enhance their contribution to EU policy development.

Philippe de Buck said: “I am delighted to join the Hill+Knowlton Strategies team. I’ve known the firm for a long time and I admire the constant efforts they make to offer the highest quality advice and service on the most complex issues that companies and organisations face. I hope that adding my experience to the team will contribute to the realisation of their growth ambitions.”

Thomas Tindemans, CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies Belgium looks forward to collaborating with Philippe de Buck: “We are honoured to welcome Philippe de Buck as a member of our Brussels’ team. His wisdom, experience and business contacts will help us to further grow our integrated communications and public affairs consultancy services. Philippe’s advice will immensely benefit our clients. We know that his valuable insights on key economic, trade and social issues will be very much appreciated by our team and by our clients.”

In parallel, Philippe will continue his activities as Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, President of Belgian Business for Europe (VBO/FEB) and visiting professor at the College of Europe. Phillippe is an Eisenhower Fellow (Belgium, MNP 86). He is also a member of the Board of Directors of ING Belgium and formerly of BASF Antwerp, Chairman of the Fund of Patronage of ING Belgium, and member of the Board of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel S.A.