Learn from the PA experts! New blog post by Benedicte Staalesen – Head of Political and Public Affairs, Eviny
In this week's post on The Public Affairs Engine Blog, Anders Kopp interviews Benedicte Staalesen, Head of Political and Public Affairs at Eviny.
Benedicte stays updated on Public Affairs through networking with PA professionals and gaining insights from different countries. She mentions Gine Wang-Reese from DNB and Gjermund Løyning from NHO as respected PA professionals. Benedicte emphasizes the need for PA professionals to connect corporate strategy with political outlooks and be prepared for unexpected challenges. At Eviny, the PA function is now part of a larger staff function, including HR, HSE, Communications, and Procurement. Benedicte believes close cooperation between the CEO, executive committee, and the PA function is essential for alignment and strategic PA work. Read the full post here.
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