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Igor Sarkissian
Chief Policy Officer at One Policy Place
Igor Sarkissian is the Chief Policy Officer at One Policy Place (OPP), a position he has held since June 2023.1 He is a European policy expert based in Brussels, Belgium, with a focus on EU governance and trade policies.1
Career Progression at OPP
Sarkissian has been with OPP for several years, progressing through various roles:
- Policy Analyst (Trade) - Intern (September 2018 - January 2019)
- Policy Analyst (February 2019 - January 2020)
- Head of Policy (January 2020 - June 2023)
- Chief Policy Officer (June 2023 - Present)
In his current role, he manages OPP's policy work and leads a team of experts in analyzing, researching, and training on a wide array of policy issues.1
Educational Background
Sarkissian has a strong academic foundation:
- M.A. in Advanced European and International Studies from Sciences Po Lille (2012-2017)
- Exchange Programme at Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (2014-2015)
- Currently pursuing a part-time PhD in European Studies at Maastricht University, focusing on the impact of priority shifts on trade policy governance1
Areas of Expertise
His expertise includes:
- EU trade policy
- Brexit
- Food and drink policy
- European economic and foreign policies3
Professional Activities
Sarkissian is active in policy discussions and events. For example, he participated in a webinar organized by Publyon EU to discuss insights on the upcoming European Elections.2
Language Skills
He is proficient in multiple languages:
- French (native or bilingual)
- English (full professional proficiency)
- Spanish (professional working proficiency)
- Japanese (elementary proficiency)1
Igor Sarkissian's diverse experience in policy analysis, combined with his academic background and multilingual skills, positions him as a knowledgeable figure in European policy circles, particularly in trade and EU governance matters.
