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Continental has opened a new Liaison Office for Public Affairs in Brussels, Belgium, effective August 1, 2012 and appointed Desmond A. Collins (56) as the new office head.
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\"\"<\/a>Collins, the former Vice Pesident European Communications at Bridgestone is responsible for representing the legislative and regulatory interests of the company, including its Rubber and Automotive Group, in the political capital of the EU.<\/p>\n

\u201cDriving and transportation are fundamental to modern life and intertwined with many of its aspects, including sustainability and environment. This is why our company has to deal with hundreds of legislative and regulatory issues in the EU every year. With this new office we will be able to intensify and further substantiate the increasing dialogue between political, governmental and non-governmental institutions in Brussels and Continental,\u201d Dr. Elmar Degenhart, Chairman of the Executive Board of Continental, said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are convinced that we can contribute immense systems know-how and innovation expertise on automotive and transportation issues to the public discussion. In doing so, we have already decided that we will enhance our public affairs activities even further. This is why we will be opening another liaison office in Berlin, Germany, soon,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Collins has held managing and leadership positions in marketing and sales at engineering equipment and tyre manufacturing companies for more than 30 years. Until recently, Collins was Vice President European Communications at the European Headquarters of the Bridgestone tyre company of Japan, where he was in charge of Public Affairs for five years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very pleased to have Mr. Collins on board. He will provide us with his extensive knowledge and experience in legislative and regulatory processes at the EU.<\/p>\n

His representation is just one element of a comprehensive public affairs strategy which we have been implementing for some time now, as we want to build stronger bridges between politics and industry,\u201d said Dr. Felix Gress, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Continental, Hanover, Germany.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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