Stephane Harrouch
Paris
Summary
Senior Partner with expertise in managing large-scale projects and fostering robust client relationships. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and business development, achieving notable success in negotiations. Proven track record of driving significant growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong conflict management and organizational skills, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PARTNER EUROPE, HEAD OF PARIS OFFICE
PORTLAND
Paris
09.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior team of 8 in business development initiatives.
- Led international media strategy and crisis communications for Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- Supported clients during UN General Assembly, N4G Summit, and UNOC events.
- Collaborated with former French Ambassador to the US and UN on geopolitics advisory.
HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
GRAYLING
Paris
09.2010 - 09.2025
- Established Public Affairs and Government Relations in Paris, driving 30% business growth.
- Supported Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in addressing terrorist threats in Sahel region.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
ALLIANTIS
Paris
09.2002 - 09.2025
- Implemented lobbying and public affairs strategies for private and public sector clients.
- Supported French and European clients, including Inland Waterways Associations in Paris and Brussels.
- Collaborated with French Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs on key initiatives.
- Engaged with local governments to address regional concerns and policy matters.
LEAD, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND POLICY YOUTUBE
GOOGLE
Paris
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed interactions with FR policy makers at EU, national, and local levels.
- Represented YouTube in France regarding DSA, online child protection, and misinformation issues.
- Collaborated with Paris Peace Forum to establish a coalition against misinformation.
- Developed strategies to combat fake news during 2022 French elections and Ukraine conflict.
DIRECTOR, REPUTATION
EDELMAN MIDDLE EAST
Dubai
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Developed expertise in issues and crisis management for Middle East clients.
- Contributed to client acquisition in Saudi Arabia, generating revenue up to 2 million USD.
- Supervised strategies to promote and safeguard global brands in the Middle East.
- Organized crisis communication preparedness plans, including risk assessments and executive training.
SENIOR ADVISOR, COPRORATE AFFAIRS
EDELMAN
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Managed a team of 12 to achieve practice PNL objectives.
- Provided strategic support to clients including Unilever, GE, and Nissan.
- Supported UNGC initiatives during COP21 in Paris.
- Assisted governments and businesses in Western Francophone Africa.
- Led global operations for Nissan Corporation, enhancing performance outcomes.
- Implemented public affairs strategy for GE during Alstom's $12 billion acquisition.
- Developed digital public affairs strategy to influence decision-makers effectively.
MANAGING PARTNER, HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
TBWA Corporate
Paris
03.2006 - 09.2010
- Established public affairs practice, expanding team to 10 members over four years.
- Delivered strategic counsel to executives at Carrefour Group, Google, GE Money Bank, and SNCF.
- Advised on strategies for French Senate and General Elections in Russia 2007.
- Supported clients during hostage situations in Afghanistan with comprehensive crisis management.
COMMUNICATION ADVISOR
FRENCH MP
Paris
09.2004 - 03.2006
- Advise MP and Parliament Group leader on political strategy
POLITICAL ANALYST – Politics and Public Opinion
TNS SOFRES
Paris
03.2000 - 09.2002
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative surveys for political organizations and government
PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANT
PARLIAMENTARY ASAnne Marie IDRAC, MP, Minister of Foreign Trade
Education
Certificate - International Relations
University of Louvain
Belgium09-2012
Master of Arts - Communications
Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne
Paris06-1999
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne
Paris06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Université De Savoie
07-1996
Skills
- Public affairs strategy
- Geopolitical analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client relationship management
- Government relations
- Crisis management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Global mindset
- Strategic leadership
Languages
French
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR PARTNER EUROPE, HEAD OF PARIS OFFICE
PORTLAND
09.2022 - Current
LEAD, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND POLICY YOUTUBE
GOOGLE
03.2021 - 09.2022
DIRECTOR, REPUTATION
EDELMAN MIDDLE EAST
01.2018 - 09.2020
SENIOR ADVISOR, COPRORATE AFFAIRS
EDELMAN
09.2012 - 12.2018
HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
GRAYLING
09.2010 - 09.2025
MANAGING PARTNER, HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
TBWA Corporate
03.2006 - 09.2010
COMMUNICATION ADVISOR
FRENCH MP
09.2004 - 03.2006
SENIOR CONSULTANT
ALLIANTIS
09.2002 - 09.2025
POLITICAL ANALYST – Politics and Public Opinion
TNS SOFRES
03.2000 - 09.2002
PARLIAMENTARY ASSISTANT
PARLIAMENTARY ASAnne Marie IDRAC, MP, Minister of Foreign Trade
Certificate - International Relations
University of Louvain
Master of Arts - Communications
Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Université De Savoie
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