Rasmussen Global, Europe’s pre-eminent geopolitical advisory firm, has appointed five new Senior Advisors, deepening its expertise across key regions and domains.
In light of the firm’s continued growth, the addition of these political and military experts will ground our advisory work in proven experience where European security is being shaped: in Central and Eastern Europe, in the Nordics, and in the capitals of Europe’s major powers.
The new Senior Advisors are:
• Arne Dalhaug
• Karl L. E. Engelbrektson
• Pierre Heilbronn
• Catharina Rinzema
• Konrad Szymański
Fabrice Pothier, CEO of Rasmussen Global said:
“Rasmussen Global’s advice to its sovereign and corporate clients must constantly adapt to a fast-changing world. This is why we have brought together an expanded pool of former government officials and military leaders – from Norway, Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Poland – who will ensure our sovereign and corporate clients continue to receive best-in-class service from a firm with eyes and ears in all corners of Europe.”
ARNE DALHAUG
A Lieutenant General (ret.), Arne served Norway’s Military Representative to NATO and Commandant of the NATO Defense College. After retiring, he spent three years with the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. His expertise covers transatlantic security, military operations, and European security.
KARL. L. E. ENGELBREKTSON
Karl served as Commander of the Swedish Army and as Sweden’s military representative to the EU and NATO, leading negotiations on Sweden’s NATO Partnership Agreement. His expertise includes defence policy, transatlantic affairs, and Nordic security.
PIERRE HEILBRONN
Pierre is a former Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and former Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for Ukraine’s Relief and Reconstruction. His expertise spans European economic security, strategic investment and industrial policy, and European integration.
CATHARINA RINZEMA
Catharina is a Dutch former Member of the European Parliament. Prior to entering politics, she worked at Google and ABN AMRO and served on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Her expertise spans international trade, competitiveness, and transatlantic relations.
KONRAD SZYMAŃSKI
Konrad served as Poland’s Minister for EU Affairs from 2020 to 2022, following four years as Deputy Foreign Minister. Konrad previously spent a decade as a member of the European Parliament. His expertise covers European affairs, the energy transition, and industrial and trade integration.
For further information, please contact our Head of Communications, Owen Morgan, at omo@rasmussenglobal.com
