Maria Linkova-Nijs

Maria Linkova-Nijs

Maria Linkova-Nijs is communications manager at Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council representing the interests of EU chemical manufacturers before the EU institutions. Maria started her career as a broadcast journalist and then moved to the consultancy world. She has worked for six years in various public affairs and communication agencies in Brussels, advising international organisations and private companies on media relations, stakeholder engagement strategies and public policy positioning in Brussels.  

You closely follow policy discussions that affect your industry and your business. You draft position papers, back up your arguments with data, and meet decision-makers to argue your case. Time for a break?

Not quite. You will be competing...