In Brussels POLICY TEAM Richard Tuffs European Policy Manager Responsible for coordinating European policy and intelligence from the Brussels Office to the region with particular emphasis on the research and higher education agenda. Partners: West Midlands Higher Education AssociationPolicy Portfolio: Research and development (FP7), innovation, higher education policy and supporting regional policy and the Lisbon Strategy. Xenia Tsitiridou European Policy Adviser Responsible for the development and implementation of a pro-active approach to EU climate change and sustainable development policy, funding and transnational links to meet regional priorities. Partners: Local Authorities. Policy Portfolio: Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection. Mandip Taunque European Business Policy Manager Responsible for ensuring the region’s business sector maximises its input to and benefit from evolving EU policy, legislation and funding programme opportunities. Partners: Confederation of West Midlands Chambers of Commerce. Policy Portfolio: Employment, Enterprise, Internal Market, State Aid. Sophie Lainé European Policy Adviser Responsible for engaging regional partners and providing policy advice on urban and social cohesion, skills and education, migration and asylum, as well as providing support on European funding and partnership development. CORPORATE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM: Jan Urlings Corporate Business Development Manager Responsible for corporate management, budgetary control, business development and promotion in Brussels on behalf of West Midlands in Europe members and businesses. Ryan Titley European Centre Manager Ryan is responsible for the management of the West Midlands European Centre and assisting in business development programme. Contact Us: West Midlands in Europe Avenue d'Auderghem, 22-28 Oudergemselaan, 22-28 B-1040 Brussels Belgium Tel: +32 (0)2 740.27.10 Fax: +32 (0)2 740.27.20 e-mail: info[at]westmidlandsineurope.eu