Markus has extensive experience helping organisations understand, anticipate and respond to European policy developments. His work spans policy analysis, advocacy strategy, stakeholder engagement and strategic advisory services across a range of sectors.

Throughout his career, he has supported organisations in developing policy positions, building coalitions and engaging policymakers on issues related to energy, sustainability, industrial competitiveness and international affairs.

Markus has particular expertise in European energy and industrial policy. Most recently, he played a leading role in advancing the policy and advocacy activities of Ammonia Europe, supporting the development of the clean ammonia value chain and its role in Europe's energy transition and industrial decarbonisation efforts.

His work has focused on issues including energy transition, industrial competitiveness, sustainable fuels, climate policy, transport decarbonisation, certification systems and strategic industrial development. He regularly advises organisations on the business implications of European policy developments and regulatory change.

Alongside his public affairs work, Markus has deep experience in strategic communications, helping organisations communicate effectively on complex political, policy and regulatory issues.

He has supported the development of executive communications, thought leadership initiatives, advocacy campaigns and policy messaging, translating technical issues into clear and actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Markus has extensive experience designing and delivering events that support advocacy, stakeholder engagement and organisational visibility.

From industry roundtables and workshops to high-level conferences and policy discussions, he helps organisations create platforms that bring together decision-makers, industry leaders and key stakeholders around shared objectives.

Markus has a longstanding interest in international affairs and the growing influence of geopolitical developments on business, industry and policymaking.

Drawing on experience spanning trade, energy, industrial policy and sanctions-related issues, he helps organisations understand the risks and opportunities arising from an increasingly complex and interconnected global environment.

Markus regularly contributes to discussions on energy, industrial competitiveness and foreign policy, and has authored numerous policy papers, briefings and thought leadership articles throughout his career.

He holds an LL.M. in Globalisation and Law (Trade and Investment) and an LL.B. in European Law from Maastricht University. Markus is a native English speaker with a working knowledge of German and French - however his Italian, Romanian and Dutch are still works in progress.