ABOUT
Chris Koddermann
Chris Koddermann is founder and Director of Koddermann Public Affairs, a Swiss based government affairs, public policy and communications consultancy serving EU, UK and U.S. based clients operating in complex, highly regulated, multi-stakeholder industries. With over 20 years’ experience in politics and public affairs, Chris helps foster and protect his clients’ ability to operate, compete and grow through the development and execution of research-based government affairs and communications strategies.
Through his consulting business and prior career as an executive working in public affairs and communications, Chris has built a deep understanding of and network of contacts within EU Institutions in Brussels as well as the Geneva based ecosystem of UN institutions and Member State Permanent Missions that have become critical drivers of global regulatory agendas.
Prior to launching Koddermann Public Affairs in 2018, Chris held senior global public affairs and communications leadership roles at in the industrial goods and consumer good industries.
During this time, Chris advised senior management, regional HQs and markets on the design and execution of government affairs and communications focused issue advocacy campaigns. As a result, Chris has international experience encompassing 40+ countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Dubai, South Africa, Japan, China, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Canada.
Chris spent his early career working in Canadian politics, serving as a senior adviser to Provincial and Federal Ministers of Finance, Defense and Justice. He holds master’s degree in international business law from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an LL.B. from the University of New Brunswick. Chris is licensed as an Attorney in New York State.
Dr. Olivier Naray
Consultant
Dr. Olivier Naray brings over 17 years of political and international experience to his role as a consultant with Koddermann Public Affairs. In this position, he assists companies, organizations, and individuals in safeguarding and advancing their interests with external stakeholders at the intersection of private business, the public sector, media, research, and civil society. Drawing on his extensive network within Geneva’s diplomatic community and Swiss politics, Olivier has supported clients across diverse sectors, including digitalization, ICT, commodities, public health, and international trade.
Since 2017, Olivier has served as President of the Public Affairs Committee for Groupement Romand de l’Informatique, the largest ICT professionals’ interest group in Western Switzerland. In this role, he represents their interests within the national umbrella association for ICT.
From 2010 to 2017, Olivier managed large-scale projects at the International Trade Centre (United Nations / World Trade Organization) under the Netherlands Trust Fund. His work focused on supporting SMEs from emerging markets in Africa and Asia, particularly in ICT, BPO, offshoring, and agribusiness.
Olivier also has over 17 years of active involvement in Swiss political parties and is the founder of the Switzerland-based Blockchain & Politics group.
He holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland), an M.A. in International Affairs, and an M.Sc. in Political Sciences. Olivier is fluent in French, German, Swiss-German, English, and Hungarian.
Campaign Strategy
Research based planning, management and tracking of integrated government affairs and communications campaigns.
Stakeholder Management
Identifying, engaging and mobilizing effective coalitions of third party stakeholders.
Policy Analysis & Development
Analysis of legislative and regulatory proposals to assess business impact and develop alternative policy options to secure legislative and regulatory amendments.
Advocacy
Developing and articulating complex arguments & compelling solutions to influence public sector decision making.
Communications & Media Relations
Development and execution of earned, owned and paid media strategies to frame issues, drive debate and influence decision-makers.
Messaging & Campaign Collateral
Development and opinion research testing of campaign narrative, messaging, advocacy materials, digital content and other government affairs and communications collateral.