Damir Filipovic is a success-driven visionary and executive leader with 15+ years of experience driving improvements in operational performance, bottom line profit, and public/government relations for global leaders in ICT and telecommunications industries. Well-qualified with extensive background spanning Public Affairs and Communications Management, and Public Policy Development. Adept at representing corporate/industry interests at the highest levels of government across the European Union and European Commission; instrumental in shaping legislation for major initiatives targeting telecom and consumer electronics industries. Exceptional mentor and coach; combine business acumen with innate leadership abilities to recruit, build, and retain top performing, cross-cultural teams. Equipped with strong international network of alliances with key stakeholders and decision-makers within the telecoms industry, European institutions, national governments, and regulators.