Head of Public Policy Nordics Baltics EMEA Public Policy

The Head of Public Policy Nordics & Baltics will join a dynamic AWS Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Public Policy team and will enhance Amazons advocacy on cloud adoption and AI issues. The successful candidate will represent AWS before government stakeholders policymakers and multilateral institutions. They will also help develop policy positions while managing regulatory outreach programs consultation responses and engagement with industry associations.

Key job responsibilities

Lead and execute government affairs and advocacy programs across the Nordics and Baltics. Serve as an ambassador and central point of contact for AWS with government officials and policymakers.
Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and risks arising from regulatory developments across the region.
Develop policy positions collateral and talking points while coordinating external advocacy efforts and outreach campaigns in line with AWS business objectives.
Facilitate highlevel meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders including government officials regulators industry associations and partners to promote the companys policy positions.
Craft and contribute to policy submissions and engage in consultations with relevant regulators.
Drive strategic thirdparty engagement through industry associations/coalitions and leverage outside consultants when appropriate.


A Bachelors degree is required preferably in a relevant discipline (Law Political Science Public Policy etc.. An advanced degree is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.
Must have fluent written and spoken English.
Strong knowledge of and background in digital policy with a focus on AI public procurement security privacy and regulated industries among others.
Highlyeffective oral written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate and political levels.
Ability to maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct confidentiality and integrity with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
Selfstarter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures as well as working independently.

Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals understand business implications and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
Experience representing a large company or association preferably within a regulated sector before national and local policymakers including significant experience running public policy advocacy campaigns.
Ability to influence negotiate with and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decisionmaking skills and political acumen.

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