H&H and Interel form a European Affairs partnership

Thursday, April 07, 2011

The forming of a strategic partnership is to provide clients with powerful, integrated Public Affairs expertise at a pan-European level.

“Interel’s outstanding track record and expertise within European Affairs in Brussels combined with H&H’s leading position as strategic communication advisor in the Nordic region is a perfect fit for Nordic companies striving for a competitive edge in the European market”, comments Fredrik Lofthagen, CEO of Interel and Martin Petersson, CEO of H&H.

The EU is the world’s largest economic zone and for the foreseeable future, the most important market for Nordic companies. Knowing, understanding and influencing the European Affairs agenda in Brussels is an important challenge for business leaders facing ever growing regulatory complexity and competition. H&H and Interel will support clients with combined teams of local as well pan-European expertise in political, regulatory and business affairs with a sharp focus on measurable results.

“We are impressed by the people in Interel”, says Martin Petersson. “It quickly became obvious that we share a common view on providing outstanding service to clients with a clear objective to help achieve important business goals.”

Fredrik Lofthagen adds:  “We are looking forward to drawing on the extensive experience in EU and National politics and media offered by the team at H&H and we are delighted to welcome such a strong partner to our International Network”
The partnership will be spearheaded by H&Hs European Affairs expert Håkan Jonsson with background as State Secretary for European Affairs in the Prime Minister’s Office of Sweden. The Interel effort will be led by the Chairman of its European Affairs practice, Catherine Stewart, recently voted Consultant of the Year 2010 at the European Affairs Awards.

Media Contacts:

H&H: Håkan Jonsson, + 46-761-090523

Interel Group: Catherine Stewart, +32 2 213 13 08