Director Government Affairs & Public Policy - Germany (m-f-d)

Director Government Affairs & Public Policy - Germany (m-f-d) Description - Role Summary The Director GA&PP Germany leads HP’s engagement with German federal ministries, parliament, regulators, public-sector institutions, industry associations, embassies and the wider policy ecosystem. The role shapes and executes Germany-specific advocacy strategies that protect and expand market access, strengthen HP’s position as a trusted technology partner, and translate political, regulatory and geopolitical developments into actionable business insight. The position combines classic government affairs with strategic business partnership, with particular focus on public-sector and defense opportunities, cybersecurity, AI, digital sovereignty, procurement reform, supply-chain resilience, sustainability and future-of-work policy. The selected candidate will be a member of the extended HP Germany leadership team as well as a member of the EMEA Government Affairs’ team (reporting to its leader). This position is based in Berlin , Germany.

Policy & Regulatory Strategy Develop and execute GA&PP strategies specific to Germany, aligned with EU and global corporate priorities. Monitor, analyse, and influence legislative, regulatory, and policy developments across relevant ministries, agencies, and local governments. Anticipate policy, regulatory, and geopolitical risks in Germany and advise senior leadership on business implications. Build advocacy plans on priority files including cybersecurity, AI and data policy, digital sovereignty, public procurement, defense, sustainability, circular economy, future of work, platform regulation and IP/SEP issues. Translate policy developments into clear business impact assessments, issue-to-action plans and practical recommendations for leadership, sales, legal, compliance, communications and other internal stakeholders. Government & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain trusted relationships with German ministries, regulators, parliamentary stakeholders, public-sector institutions, cyber and procurement authorities, embassies, think tanks and industry bodies. Represent HP in consultations, hearings, association committees, advisory groups, policy roundtables and senior stakeholder engagements. Engage with industry associations, chambers of commerce, and think tanks to advance shared policy positions. Prepare and support executive-level meetings and engagements for the Germany Managing Director and other senior executives, including briefing materials, talking points, stakeholder background, meeting objectives, follow-up notes and next-step management. Public-Sector Market Access & Procurement Engagement Support public-sector market access by aligning policy advocacy with public procurement priorities and frameworks in Germany. Engage with procurement authorities and policy owners to improve understanding of government buying processes, digital transformation initiatives, and technology adoption priorities. Partner with sales, legal, and compliance teams to ensure government engagement strategies support public-sector opportunities while maintaining strict compliance. Provide early warning and market-access intelligence on procurement reform, security standards, certifications, supply-chain requirements, data/cloud sovereignty expectations and non-legislative barriers that may affect HP’s ability to compete. Thought Leadership, Positioning & Ecosystem Building Develop policy positions, briefing materials, and government submissions tailored to the German context. Convene high-quality policy discussions, roundtables and executive engagements with government, public-sector, defense, cyber, embassy, industry and expert stakeholders. Support executive-level engagement with senior government officials. Develop positions and advocacy strategies on priority topics such as AI, future of work, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty and procurement. Position the company as a credible,