Kevin is a seasoned public affairs and public relations professional. He has advised over 50 blue-chip muti-national businesses, trade associations and NGOs on their government relations and public policy communications.

He has extensive experience of public affairs both in the UK and in the European Union working across a number of different sectors but with a particular specialism in tech, trade, health and food & drink.

Until recently, Kevin advised UEFA and dozens of national football federations on how to build their public affairs capability and improve their government engagement techniques.

He has devised and implemented a number successful advocacy campaigns throughout his career, most recently securing age verification amendments to the Online Safety Bill.

A certified Customs Practitioner, Kevin has also helped clients secure business-critical wins on trade policy issues such as tariffs and Rules of Origin. Kevin has also worked in Whitehall, developing policy and negotiation positions at the Department for International Trade.

Kevin has previously been Managing Director of a public affairs consultancy in Brussels, a European Director for another public affairs consultancy in both Brussels and London and an Associate Director for another consultancy in the UK.

He has previously advised National Grid, ASDA, Heinz, UEFA, PepsiCo, Ferrero, Ocean Spray, Permira, Bird’s Eye, Inmarsat, Davidson Kempner and Premier Christian Radio.

Before going into consultancy, Kevin ran the Brussels Office of the British Medical Association for four years. He has previously worked at the European Parliament and at Westminster.

Email kevin.doran@sovereignstrategy.com