Cara McLaughlin

Head of Member Relations and Association Policy @ ENTSO-E

About

With a background in international and European organisations, I have expertise in strategy and management, policy communications and advocacy, as well as internal and corporate communications. I have represented the interests of public and private stakeholders in the worlds of transport, industry and health. I have a particular interest in electrification and building a carbon-neutral Europe. * I am adept at conveying complex content in a persuasive and accessible form, and have a passion for the written word. * I am skilled at finding common ground among diverse stakeholders, and creating alliances to work on common goals, strategies and narratives. * I am competent manager of people, with attested project management skills.

Country

Belgium

City

Brussels Metropolitan Area

Industry

Utilities

Skill

Leadership, Membership Relations, Campaigns, Corporate Governance, Policies & Procedures, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Communications Planning, Content Strategy, Branding & Identity, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Internal & External Communications, External Communications, Crisis Management, Talking Points, Team Leadership, Communication

Experience

Head of Member Relations and Association Policy

ENTSO-E

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Brussels Region, Belgium

ENTSO-E brings together 40 transmission system operators (TSOs) from 36 European countries. Every second of every day, they operate the largest interconnected electricity grid in the world, with more than 400 cross-border interconnectors linking 600 million European citizens.

Communications Director

European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)

2012-6 - 2024-8 · 12 yrs 3 mos

Brussels Area, Belgium

ACEA represents the 14 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus manufacturers: BMW Group, CNH Industrial, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group.

Communications Director

UITP

2002-9 - 2010-9 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Brussels Area, Belgium

UITP is the International Association of Public Transport. It is the worldwide network of all public transport stakeholders and sustainable transport modes.

Communications Manager

International Diabetes Federation

1999-1 - 2002-8 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Brussels Area, Belgium

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organisation of national diabetes associations worldwide. IDF’s mission is to promote diabetes care, prevention and a cure worldwide.