Dries Maebe

Dries Maebe is a seasoned professional specializing in government affairs and corporate communications, currently serving as Senior Government Affairs Manager Europe at The Chemours Company since April 2023. Previously, Dries held various significant roles at Imperial Brands PLC, including Deputy Head of Corporate & Legal Affairs BeNeLux, where responsibilities encompassed public affairs strategy development and execution. Key achievements include effective regulatory risk mitigation, leadership in cross-functional teams, and impactful engagement strategies at the EU level, resulting in substantial cost savings and market share growth. Dries's career includes experience with the European Commission as a Blue Book Trainee and legal advisory roles in the Flemish Environment, Nature and Energy Department. Dries holds multiple degrees in law from KU Leuven and Université catholique de Louvain, earning distinction for academic achievements.