Fanny van der Loo

Belgium, Brussels

Senior Director Government Affairs EMEA, Canada, Latin America at Edwards Lifesciences

Profession: Public Affairs Professional

Industry: Healthcare

About:

I am a dynamic Public Affairs leader with a drive to advance issues that have a positive impact on the world. At Edwards Lifesciences - a global medical technology leader - this means working relentlessly to drive policy action and public-private partnerships tackling the burden of Cardiovascular Disease. Before Edwards, I set-up my own innovative start-up in Switzerland and also served as Head of PA at a leading EU consultancy. I have a double-degree in EU Law and political science.

languages

Dutch, French, English

Expertise:

AdvocacyStrategic Communications

Experience:

Edwards Lifesciences

Senior Director Government Affairs EMEA, Canada, Latin America at Edwards Lifesciences

January 2019 - Present • Brussels, Belgium

- Government Affairs, Coalition-Building and Advocacy on Health and Innovation Policy and Regulations. - Lead EU Government Affairs, including budget management and KPI. - Establishment of Public Funding function and team within Public Affairs. - Coordination of Edwards Public-Private Partnership engagement to drive patient access to structural heart innovation and clinical evidence generation (www.heu-efs.eu) - Vice-Chair MedTech Europe MDR Advocacy Group - Vice-Chair MedTech Europe Research & Innovation Committee

Education:

College of Europe

2008 - 2009

Master EU Political Administration

University of Amsterdam

2006 - 2008

LL.M International and European Law

University of Amsterdam

2003 - 2006

Bachelor Political Sciences

Anneleen Straetemans

Belgium, Brussels