Who we are
The Tobacco Europe secretariat is responsible for establishing and maintaining working relations with the EU Institutions. It supports the work of the Tobacco Europe working groups, collects and circulates information on regulatory developments relating to tobacco and nicotine products, ensures that Tobacco Europe’s views are presented in the EU circle and interacts with a large number of stakeholders.
Nathalie Darge
Secretary General
nathalie@tobacco-europe.eu
+32 2 319 27 65
Nathalie is responsible in the overall management of the Association, including communication with key stakeholders and the press.
Nathalie Darge is an experienced public affairs professional currently running Tobacco Europe, the European umbrella organisation representing the tobacco and nicotine products manufacturers, as the Secretary General. Prior to joining Tobacco Europe, she spent nearly ten years at the European Steel Association, EUROFER.
Ilias Konteas
Public Affairs Director
ilias@tobacco-europe.eu
Ilias Konteas is responsible for the public affairs activities of the Association, including engagement with EU institutions and key stakeholders.
Ilias Konteas is an experienced public affairs professional currently serving as Director of Public Affairs at Tobacco Europe, the European umbrella organisation representing tobacco and nicotine products manufacturers. Prior to joining Tobacco Europe, he held senior positions at BUSINESSEUROPE and at European media associations in Brussels.
The organizational chart
The board of directors
The Board of Directors is composed of six Directors, representing the three Tobacco Europe Full members: (BAT, IMB and JTI). The Board decides on the regulatory objectives of Tobacco Europe and agrees on the working program and the activities of the Tobacco Europe working groups. The current Board Directors are:
John Clayton
External Affairs Vice President
JTI
Gary Tarrant
Global head of government affairs & external engagement
BAT
Niccolo Balzini
Director of Group Corporate Affairs and
CLA Operations
CLA Operations
Imperial brands
Ksenija Barysiene
EU Affairs Director
JTI
Fabio de Petris
Vice president EU affairs
BAT
Cyril Lalo
Head of EU engagement
Imperial brands
The working groups
Discussions on regulatory issues are held in different working groups, whose members represent the member companies. They are either chaired by member companies’ representatives or by the Secretariat.
Chair Executive Committee
Ksenija Barysiene
Chair Fiscal Affairs & Anti-Illicit Trade Working Group
Christa Pelsers
Chair of the ESG Industry Working Group
Efi Anastasiou
Chair Tobacco Product Regulation Working Group
Liliana Chaves
Chair Tobacco Product Directive Working Group
Francesco Gaglioppa
Chair Nicotine Pouches Working Group
Tobacco Europe Secretariat
Chair Plastics Industry Working Group
Tobacco Europe Secretariat
Chair NMAs Group
Nathalie Darge
