Gergely Mikola

Introduction

2014 –  Global Director of Corporate Affairs, member of the Group Executive
   International Personal Finance Plc. (www.ipfin.co.uk) 
 
Key responsibilities: design and deployment of Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability strategies; Design and operation of regulatory anticipation and management systems; lead and support teams in all countries of the Group (Mexico, Central Europe, Baltics, Australia); support Investor Relation activities and communication to the London Stock Exchange; Reputation management, agency management, Brussels engagement strategy.
Key achievements: Implementation of a regulatory anticipation and management system, introducing the strategy of four wheels (External communication, employee communication, Public Affairs and Sustainability) to maximise Corporate Affairs outcomes, introduction of a reputation management strategy, positive and measurable regulatory achievements in most countries.
 
2010 – 2014 Director of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Central Europe, member of the regional Board of Directors
   British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) 
 
Key responsibilities: Managing and supporting regulatory strategies in 12 countries in Central Europe and the Balkans. Design and deployment of Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability strategies; agency management, Brussels engagement strategy, crisis management, interim Legal Director responsibilities in 2012.
Key achievements: Foundation of a new and successful industry association, successful excise negotiations delivering 10+mn GBP saving, successful engagement in Brussels with regards to the Tobacco Product Directive.
 
2004 – 2010 Director of Communication and Public Affairs, member of the Board of Directors
   Provident Financial (www.provident.hu, www.ipfin.co.uk) 
Key responsibilities: Design and deploy a corporate communication and reputation management strategy, team design and management, Public Affairs, Internal communication and CSR strategy.