BRUSSELS — BCW has promoted Roland Moore into the newly-created role of executive vice president of public affairs for Europe and Africa, as the agency looks to strengthen its PA and policy capabilities in the region.

Moore previously served as head of BCW’s sustainability practice in Brussels, having joined the agency in 2016 after 15 years in the UK Civil Service, including with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

BCW’s Europe and Africa president Scott Wilson said: “Roland is one of Europe's most accomplished public affairs practitioners, with an enviable track record and someone who has the confidence of senior clients and colleagues alike. His deep expertise puts BCW in an even stronger position to continue to grow and transform our public affairs offering, helping our clients meet and address emerging issues in Europe and beyond’’.

Moore, who is based in Brussels, added: “I am delighted to take on this new role at a time when companies are increasingly impacted by and looking to engage with and shape the policy agenda. BCW’s clients are demanding seamless and integrated public affairs support across Europe, joining the dots between the EU’s political capitals and strengthening links with global hubs in Washington, London and Beijing. I look forward to collaborating with our fantastic colleagues to deliver the most innovative integrated PA campaigns for our clients.”