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Igor Sarkissian

Chief Policy Officer at One Policy Place

Igor Sarkissian is the Chief Policy Officer at One Policy Place (OPP), a position he has held since June 2023.1 He is a European policy expert based in Brussels, Belgium, with a focus on EU governance and trade policies.1

Career Progression at OPP

Sarkissian has been with OPP for several years, progressing through various roles:

  1. Policy Analyst (Trade) - Intern (September 2018 - January 2019)
  2. Policy Analyst (February 2019 - January 2020)
  3. Head of Policy (January 2020 - June 2023)
  4. Chief Policy Officer (June 2023 - Present)

In his current role, he manages OPP's policy work and leads a team of experts in analyzing, researching, and training on a wide array of policy issues.1

Educational Background

Sarkissian has a strong academic foundation:

  • M.A. in Advanced European and International Studies from Sciences Po Lille (2012-2017)
  • Exchange Programme at Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (2014-2015)
  • Currently pursuing a part-time PhD in European Studies at Maastricht University, focusing on the impact of priority shifts on trade policy governance1

Areas of Expertise

His expertise includes:

  • EU trade policy
  • Brexit
  • Food and drink policy
  • European economic and foreign policies3

Professional Activities

Sarkissian is active in policy discussions and events. For example, he participated in a webinar organized by Publyon EU to discuss insights on the upcoming European Elections.2

Language Skills

He is proficient in multiple languages:

  • French (native or bilingual)
  • English (full professional proficiency)
  • Spanish (professional working proficiency)
  • Japanese (elementary proficiency)1

Igor Sarkissian's diverse experience in policy analysis, combined with his academic background and multilingual skills, positions him as a knowledgeable figure in European policy circles, particularly in trade and EU governance matters.

Highlights

Oct 19 · politico.eu
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Location

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium