Joost Koomen

Joost Koomen is an advocacy and legal specialist with over 15 years of experience focusing on environmental sustainability issues, including climate policy, ecodesign, and circular economy. Currently serving as the Global Public Affairs Director for Environment at Essity, Joost is responsible for shaping the company's environmental priorities and collaborating across global business units. Joost has held strategic positions in several organizations, including Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Senior Director at FTI Consulting, and has advised clients on public affairs strategies at both the European and global levels. Fluent in five European languages, Joost holds advanced degrees in European Studies and European Law.