Globalisation:Chris Whitehouse

This is a description of Chris Whitehouse from the Whitehouse consultancy website:

"Chris leads the Whitehouse team. An active player in national politics, a senior figure in local government and a regular visitor to Brussels, he has wide experience at every level of public policy development in the UK and EU.Chris brings 16 years of experience working in the Houses of Parliament for MPs and Peers. He has a solid track record of advising companies, trade associations and campaigning groups on strategies for influencing public policy in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels. An experienced media performer, he regularly lectures on politics and public affairs.His service in Parliament, working for All-Party Parliamentary Groups and the Chairs of Select Committees, provides excellent contacts with Government Ministers, Opposition spokespersons, special advisers to Ministers and key backbenchers. He works closely with Members of the European Parliament, and has expertise in dealing with the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Ministers.Chris was an adviser for many years to the British Olympic Association, helping bring the 2012 Games to London, and currently chairs several national organisations representing private sector partners working with the NHS.He served as Deputy Leader of a local council and is qualified with distinction in Business Studies and Public Administration."