Chief Public Affairs Officer
CPAOs operate at the nexus of business strategy and public policy, where state actions and political developments can often make or break crucial business goals. Stillpoint equips them to lead with clarity and purpose, developing and executing government relations and stakeholder engagement strategies that support and advance the corporate mission and safeguard the company's hard-won reputation.
Public Policy strategy and advocacy
Design and execute advocacy plans that resonate with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Craft public policy communications to engage in leading-edge dialogues in Washington, state capitals, London, Brussels, and other global policy centers.
Provide expert counsel on the political dynamics and levers of influence in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and beyond.
Shape testimony, briefings, and messaging for legislatures, cabinet ministries, and multilateral institutions.
Geopolitics and international affairs
Navigate the implications of shifting global power dynamics, trade disputes, and regulatory divergence.
Support engagement with the government, foreign governments, global coalitions, and multilateral organizations to advance corporate objectives overseas.
Integrate legal, technical, and geopolitical considerations to anticipate risks and safeguard the firm’s license to operate.
Stakeholder engagement and coalition management
Build out and strengthen networks across government, think tanks, embassies, and NGOs.
Staff and support participation in trade associations, industry councils, and other business coalitions to ensure the company's policy priorities are advanced before lawmakers and regulators.
Anticipate opposition and cultivate allies among civil society actors and grassroots advocates to advance important policy goals.
Narrative development
Position trusted, solutions-oriented voices in complex policy debates.
Develop thought leadership platforms that articulate the organization’s viewpoints, influence policymakers, and enhance executive reputations.
Formulate agency briefings and congressional testimony with precise, informed messaging and thorough preparation.
