Tatiana Panteli
Brussels
Summary
A highly accomplished senior executive with expertise in strategic leadership, policy development, international collaboration, and innovation management. Proven ability to build strong partnerships across academia, industry, and government. Expertise in AI, digital technology, health, sustainability, and EU regulatory frameworks. Strong track record of influencing policy, securing funding, and driving organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary General & Head of Brussels Office
EuroTech Universities Alliance
Brussels, Belgium
10.2019 - 01.2025
- Reporting to the Governing Board and General Assembly, I am responsible for driving the success of the Alliance through its headquarters in Brussels by developing and implementing the members' strategic priorities and achieving impact and sustainability internally and internationally
- Creating collaborations between academia, businesses and NGOs in the field of AI, Digital Tech, Health and Sustainability with a focus on ethics and impact of EU digital regulation
- Initiating policy dialogue in the fields of digital technology, sustainability and health including cybersecurity, medical devices, interoperability and open standards, semiconductors, sustainability, data economy, digital rights and sovereignty
- Managing the EuroTech Universities Alliance's AISBL, including finances, personnel and legal compliance
- Annual budget preparation and management, including funding: Euro 22.4m in 2024
- Leading the campaigns on the EU level to that tackled digital innovation, health & bioengineering and sustainability
- Leading the strategy formulation and Roadmap development for the EuroTech AISBL and Brussels representation
- Managing a team of 8 Managers and Senior Advisors in Brussels and remotely
- Acting internally and externally as a Governing and Executive Board representative to EuroTech
- Impactful relationship with the EU policymakers and legislative bodies in Brussels to promote the technology related development and influence policy concerning AI, cybersecurity, health, quantum and nanotechnologies
- Successful advocacy on the importance of start-ups creation and growth in the EU Innovation ecosystem
- Successful integration of a newly merged Institute Polytechnique de Paris, which expanded from 1 to 5 Engineering Schools
- Ensured alignment and collaboration among the Universities of Science and Technology from Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Israel and their ecosystems (businesses and regional governments)
- Development and implementation of the operational strategies related to the alliances' priorities in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development Goals, AI, Health & Bioengineering and International cooperation
- Establishing effective funding generation mechanisms with the centre in Brussels
Head of the Brussels Office & Research and Business Development Executive
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
03.2013 - 09.2019
- Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and Director of the Project Support Office, I led a small team to oversee European and International engagement of the University in research, education, commercial and income generation
- Establishment of active partnerships, including those with large companies internationally and cross-faculty ones
- Facilitation of the exploitation of research in the industrial environment focusing on ICT, Health and Social Sciences
- Developing University's pro-active approach to EU policy, Advocacy, EU funding and transnational links
- Capacity building at the organisational and faculty level through development of strategic plans (including internationalisation), development of staff and income generation
- Leading on proposal development for Horizon 2020
- Hosting High Level Delegations in Brussels
- Leading on designing and delivering of the bespoke training programmes for academics
- Establishing of the Brussels Office for the University
- Establishment of the 'Joint Campus' programme with one of the strategic partners (French) to the University.
- Over 170 active partnerships for research, commercial income generation and students' recruitment have been established in the last 5 years.
- Increase in income generation by 10%
- Developed of the successful Academic Research & Innovation Leadership Programme and Grants Academy
Director
Climate Change Solutions Ltd
Coventry, United Kingdom
03.2008 - 03.2021
- The organisation of initiatives with the participation of high-level stakeholders between 100 - 350 participants.
- Attracting sponsors and leading on the income generation activities with an increase of revenue by 10%.
- Facilitated partnerships between organisations in the UK, Europe, USA and other global partners in the area of the implementation, updating and development of the environmental policy and legislation.
- Design and management of the environmental/energy projects.
Funding & Policy Manager
West Midlands European Service
Birmingham, United Kingdom
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Reporting to the Chief Executive of the Regional Authority and in charge of £1,5m budget, I led a team of seven Funding Advisers and a Communication Manager to provide effective service to the businesses, government organisations, Higher Education institutions and third sector organisations in the West Midlands in the international cooperation, EU policy and trans-national funding programmes, through the coordination of a programme of activities, networks and training seminars as well as individual support
- Advising to the Higher Education and Government organisations on the European policy issues and regulatory frameworks related to internationalisation
- The increased success rate in the income generation in the region, 25%-65% depending on the funding programme
- Return on Investment £14 for every £1 invested
- Well established service, which is now in operation in Birmingham and Brussels
Research and Development Manager
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
06.2011 - 12.2012
- This was a secondment from the West Midlands European Service
- During that year I was focusing on research development at the University of Birmingham
- Proposal development for the Framework Programme 7 and other research programmes
- Designing and delivering the information and training workshops on the European funding programmes and policy
Erasmus+ Evaluator
British Council
01.2010 - Current
- I am an external expert evaluator for the European Commission, British Council and Ecorys for Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ (and previously Life Long Learning).
European Coordination Manager and Evaluator
Research House UK (now Xelerate Learning)
Coventry, United Kingdom
02.2007 - 03.2008
- EU programmes and projects (ESF, ERDF and EQUAL programme) evaluation
- Co-ordinate delivery of the EU-funded initiatives (FP7 & Erasmus) ensuring that activities are delivered as agreed within the contract
- Co-ordinate financial implementation of the project ensuring that costs are managed and controlled
Education
BUSINESS ANALYTICS: DECISION MAKING USING DATA -
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
02.2024
Master of Science - European Studies
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels, Belgium09.2018
CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION MANAGEMENT -
Erasmus University Rotterdam
12.2016
CERTIFICATE IN LEAN SIGMA (GREEN BELT) -
Smallpeice Enterprises
12.2011
PRINCE2 PRACTITIONER - Project Management in the controlled environment
APMG International
12.2008
MBA - Business Administration
University of Reading (Henley Business School)
UK09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Languages And Literature
Rostov-on-Don Pedagogical University
08.1996
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Policy & Advocacy in Digital Tech, AI & Sustainability
- International Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Higher Education & Research Development
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
- EU Funding & Budget Management
- Organizational Growth & Business Development
- Project & Change Management
Accomplishments
- Led strategy development and policy dialogue on AI, cybersecurity, health, and sustainability at the EU level.
- Successfully integrated new member organizations from Israel and France into the EuroTech Alliance.
- Opened a representation and managed Belgium company (AISBL).
- Increased income generation by 10% while leading Brussels-based initiatives.
- Annual budget management of €612.000 and annual funding secured €22.4m.
- Established key partnerships with major tech companies, including Microsoft, Meta, IMEC, ASML, and NXP.
Networks And Memberships
UKPSF, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in Higher Education.
Driving Licence
B
Organisational Skills
- Management and leadership skills gained as a result of several leadership roles and MBA.
- Diversity in the workplace
- Unconscious Bias
- Information Security Awareness
- GDPR
- Data Protection
Phone Numbers
(+44) 7307894086, (+32) 471240847
Communication Skills
Excellent communication and public relations skills gained through cooperation with high level of stakeholders, i.e. European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, Directors and CEOs of the international businesses, Higher Education Organisations and Permanent Representations of the Governments in Brussels, and organisations in France and UK.
Affiliations
- Senior Fellow, UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Greek
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Secretary General & Head of Brussels Office
EuroTech Universities Alliance
10.2019 - 01.2025
Head of the Brussels Office & Research and Business Development Executive
University of Wolverhampton
03.2013 - 09.2019
Research and Development Manager
University of Birmingham
06.2011 - 12.2012
Erasmus+ Evaluator
British Council
01.2010 - Current
Funding & Policy Manager
West Midlands European Service
01.2009 - 03.2013
Director
Climate Change Solutions Ltd
03.2008 - 03.2021
European Coordination Manager and Evaluator
Research House UK (now Xelerate Learning)
02.2007 - 03.2008
PRINCE2 PRACTITIONER - Project Management in the controlled environment
APMG International
BUSINESS ANALYTICS: DECISION MAKING USING DATA -
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
Master of Science - European Studies
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION MANAGEMENT -
Erasmus University Rotterdam
CERTIFICATE IN LEAN SIGMA (GREEN BELT) -
Smallpeice Enterprises
MBA - Business Administration
University of Reading (Henley Business School)
Bachelor of Arts - Languages And Literature
Rostov-on-Don Pedagogical University