Pieter DE GOOIJER

Pieter De Gooijer is a seasoned senior advisor and partner at Brunswick Group Limited srl, a global communications and public affairs firm. He joined Brunswick in 2022, bringing extensive diplomatic experience from his previous roles including Netherlands Ambassador to France (2017-2022) and Permanent Representative/Ambassador of the Netherlands to the EU in Brussels (2011-2017). Pieter has broad expertise in European public affairs, geopolitical and policy issues, acquired through a distinguished diplomatic career. His educational background includes a Master of Laws in International Law from the University of Amsterdam and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Pieter advises clients across Europe and internationally, leveraging his deep understanding of the EU legislative and diplomatic processes as well as strong national and international networks.

Pieter De Gooijer, through the Brunswick Group, effectively represents interests aligned with the United Kingdom and other clients by navigating complex EU political landscapes post-Brexit. His lobbying work focuses on engaging with EU institutions, member states, and key policymakers to influence policies that affect UK businesses and interests in Europe. Given his expertise in European integration, regulatory affairs, and diplomatic relations, Pieter’s lobbying efforts are aimed at ensuring favorable regulatory outcomes, trade conditions, and political engagements that benefit the UK and its enterprises in a competitive EU context.

He capitalizes on his insider knowledge from his tenure as the Netherlands’ Permanent Representative to the EU, where he was centrally involved in crisis management in banking and migration and coordinated closely with the Dutch Prime Minister during the Netherlands’ EU Presidency. His prior roles have vested him with insight into how to position lobbying strategies that align with broader diplomatic and economic goals of the UK, especially in areas where EU policies intersect with UK interests. This includes fostering dialogue on trade agreements, regulatory standards, financial services, and geopolitical stability impacting UK-EU relations.

Pieter De Gooijer has engaged in multiple high-level meetings and consultations with key EU policymakers, politicians, and stakeholders to advocate for clients’ interests, including those related to the UK. Through Brunswick’s Brussels office, known for its deep knowledge of EU public affairs, Pieter participates in policy discussions on financial regulations, trade policies, and geopolitical issues directly tied to UK-EU relations.

His lobbying activities often involve leveraging his diplomatic experience and network to influence legislative and policy outcomes in EU institutions, including the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the EU. He has been involved in discussions around EU policies on banking, migration, competition, climate regulations, and trade frameworks, all critical for UK interests. Pieter’s meetings have correlated with developments such as adjustments in trade policies that accommodate UK departures from EU structures, and regulatory dialogues facilitating smoother interactions between UK businesses and the EU market.

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Office Location: Brussels Metropolitan Area, Europe
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