Former British MEP Sajjad Karim joins Euros / Agency Group as Senior Director, reinforcing the European affairs team and bringing his high-level expertise on economic and international issues. At the time of Brexit, his arrival also serves to strengthen Euros / Agency Group links with London and the Commonwealth countries.
MEP from 2004 to 2019, Sajjad Karim is a British politician who played a leading role in the European Parliament and was a candidate for the presidency of the European Parliament in 2014. An expert in international trade, human rights, single market regulations including the European digital single market, Sajjad brings his expertise to a number of Euros / Agency group’s clients.
A strong remain supporter during the Brexit referendum, Sajjad continues to play an important role with a strong voice within the British Conservative Party during this transitional period. His knowledge of the United Kingdom and his proximity to many Commonwealth countries, particularly in South Asia, adds to Euros / Agency Group a new openness and considerable opportunities in London and other capitals in their relations with the EU.
Sajjad is fully integrated in the Brussels office, led by Sloan Moreau, and works hand in hand with all other Euros / Agency Group’s departments, including with other senior account directors such as former French MEP Gilles Savary.
Sajjad Karim said: "Having constructively contributed to EU politics for over 15 years at a senior level, I am delighted to bring this experience to Euros/Agency Group who have a very modern approach to the public and government relations industry in tune with changed dynamics and demands. As Senior Director I will fulfill a fully integrated role which adds to the offering we are able to deliver".
Martin Wittenberg, Managing Director of Euros / Agency Group, explains: "Euros / Agency Group reinforces again the senior ranks within its team with the arrival of Sajjad. His in-depth knowledge of the single market and the rules of international trade, unanimously recognised in European circles and the anglosphere, will enable us to extend both our expertise and our operations worldwide. I am delighted that he is joining this promising entrepreneurial adventure, and as he often says, the best is yet to come!".
Founded in 2012 by Mathieu Collet and Martin Wittenberg, Euros / Agency Group is one of the leading strategic communication and public affairs specialists in France and Europe. An independent company, the group is based in Paris, Brussels, Marseille and Casablanca. It supports corporate executives in setting up their brand, developing their reputation and conducting advocacy work in an ethically responsible approach.