Our Work
EPACA, the European Public Affairs Consultancies’ Association, is the representative body for public affairs consultancies working with EU institutions.
Our members play a crucial and active role in the democratic process by connecting business and civil society to European policymakers.
At EPACA, we lead by example, upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in our work and championing transparent decision-making.
As the sector’s primary voice, we engage with the EU institutions on all issues related to lobbying and transparency, ensuring the role of our members are understood and respected.
Through events, workshops, and the use of practical tools, EPACA supports its members in embedding transparency and integrity into daily practice.
We are particularly committed to shaping the next generation of ethical public affairs professionals, ensuring that our values are not just aspirational, but actionable.
EPACA is committed to promoting a positive image of the public affairs consultancy sector and to raising awareness of its value to democratic and representative decision-making.
We are proud to act as the go-to voice for anyone who wants to know more about public affairs activities or is considering public affairs consultancy as a career path.
Our Board
EPACA Board of Directors
Chairwoman
Isabelle De Vinck
Political Intelligence
Treasurer
Charles Laroche
Laroche Conseil
Nicholas Whyle
ACPO
Chiara Gaudenzi-Morandi
BURSON
Andrew Johnson
BOLDT
Kieran O’Keeffe
GDA
Thomas Murray
EUROS/AGENCY GROUP
Sofia Gaio
First Five Consulting (F5C)
Robert Anger
FleishmanHillard
Kerstin Duhme
FTI Consulting
Tuomas Tierala
KREAB
Paolo Nicoletti
NOVE
Jill Craig
Penta Group
Diane Watson
Rude Pedersen
Mónica Vicente Cristina
Weber Shandwick
Our team
EPACA Secretariat
Secretary General
Matti Van Hecke
Policy and Communications Officer
Elena Liviero
Events & membership officer
Maria Chrysanthakopoulou
Finance Officer
Marine Degraux