Simon Hunkin is the Communications Manager at Greenovate! Europe since March 2012 and holds responsibilities in communications, policy and projects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Exeter and a Master’s in European Studies from King’s College London. Here he studied politics, international relations and economics, specialising in European-level lobbying and policy-making, with a focus on environmental policy. His thesis examined the differing approaches of NGOs and industry associations in lobbying the REACH Regulation and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Prior to joining Greenovate! Europe, Simon worked for a British electoral reform campaign and a member of the House of Commons. He speaks English and French.