Joost Mulder is a European affairs expert with 20 years of experience in EU legislation and advocacy. He heads Better Europe Public Affairs (www.bettereurope.eu), a values-driven consultancy firm advising a diverse set of clients including well-known NGOs defending environmental interests, human rights and shareholders.
Joost previously worked as a political assistant to an MEP, a financial industry lobby consultant, and as head of advocacy at the NGO Finance Watch. As an experienced Brussels insider, he has detailed knowledge of EU decision-making and first-hand lobby experience on trilogues, internal Parliament and Council negotiations, delegated legislation and the implementation of EU legislation.
In addition to strategic and advocacy support for Better Europe’s clients, Joost provides frequent open trainings and coaching on lobbying, and is a member of the European Commission’s Financial Services User Group for Belgian NGO Fairfin.
