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Stephane Harrouch

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I am a reputation, strategic communications and crisis management expert with over twenty years of experience helping global clients navigate geopolitics, protect their license to operate, and manage sensitive issues…

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I am a reputation, strategic communications and crisis management expert with over twenty years of experience helping global clients navigate geopolitics, protect their license to operate, and manage sensitive issues in Europe, the Middle East and beyond. I thrive in complex environments, stay calm under pressure, and work as a solutions-oriented partner to deliver measurable outcomes.

As a trusted adviser and campaign leader, I develop cross-functional strategies, manage large-scale programs, and build enduring client relationships.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other

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Work experience· 10 roles

Senior Partner, Europe · PortlandJan 2022 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Developed geopolitics risks advisory offer with Ambassador Gérard Araud; Led international media strategy and crisis communications for the Mayor of Paris during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Lead, Government Affairs and Policy, YouTube · GoogleJan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed interactions with French policy makers at EU and national levels; Promoted YouTube position during the DSA regulation; Engaged stakeholders on online child protection, disinformation (French elections and Ukraine conflict); Supported US executive visits in FR and EU.

Director, Reputation · Edelman Middle EastJan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Contributed to client acquisition in Saudi Arabia, generating revenue up to 2 million USD (PIF, NEOM, AMAALA, CEER…); Organized crisis communication preparedness plans, including risk assessments and executive training (NEOM, ENOC, STC…).

Senior Advisor, Public Affairs · EdelmanJan 2012 – Jan 2018 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Head of Public Affairs and Crisis · GraylingJan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Managing Partner, Head of Public Affairs · TBWA CorporateJan 2006 – Jan 2010 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Communication Advisor · French MP - Parliamentary AssistantJan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Senior Consultant · AlliantisJan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Certificate in International Relations · University of Louvain2030 – 2012
Master of Arts: Political Communications · Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne2030 – 1999
Master of Arts: Political Science · Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne2030 – 1998
Bachelor of Arts: Law · Université De Savoie2030 – 1996

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