Stéphane Desselas
Partner, President
Born on May 11, 1968 in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, I am the partner and president of Athenora CONSULTING. My professional career started very early on the European front, almost 30 years ago. Driven by the desire to contribute to the defence of general interest missions, I have worked for La Poste, EDF and the European Railway Federation. When founding Athenora Consulting in 2003, my ambition was to combine the defence of general interest with the most modern tools of influence and rigorous professionalism, stemming from an active practice of Anglo-Saxon lobbying methods acquired within a British public affairs firm. I have also sought to make these methods accessible to as many people as possible and to share the fruits of my experience by publishing two books (Un lobbying professionnel à visage découvert and Les règles d’or du lobbying) and by giving numerous training sessions in academic settings (Sciences Po, ICP, ENA…) as well as to professionals (new representatives in Brussels, public affairs departments). Today, I lead a firm enriched by its methods, its team, and its partner-clients, with the ever-renewed pleasure of promoting sustainable lobbying in the service of the European public interest. This pleasure, Natacha and I, Stéphane Desselas, share as passionate advocates for the influence and visibility of Athenora and European public affairs. 📧 Contact : stephane.desselas@athenora.com
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