Tobacco Products Directive
Panel
4:35 PM - 5:35 PM
Moderator
Nathalie Darge, Director General, Tobacco Europe
Speakers
Francesco Gaglioppa, EU Affairs Director, JTI
Michiel Reerink, International Corporate Affairs Director & Managing Director, Alliance One International
Patricia Kovacevic, General Counsel, Global Regulatory Expert, RegulationStrategy / CryoMass Technologies Inc
Peter Beckett, Co-founder, Clearing the Air
Moderator
Director General, Tobacco Europe
Nathalie Darge is a Belgian national based in Brussels and an experienced public affairs professional. She has served as Secretary General of Tobacco Europe, the European umbrella organisation representing tobacco and nicotine products manufacturers, since 2017.
Before joining Tobacco Europe, Nathalie spent nearly a decade at the European Steel Association (EUROFER), where she worked as a Communications and Public Affairs Adviser. She holds a degree in Political Affairs from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB).
In her current role, Nathalie leads EU‑level advocacy for Tobacco Europe, coordinating closely with member companies—including British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, and Japan Tobacco International—as well as with stakeholders across the broader supply chain.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Nathalie is a dedicated parent and actively involved in local social initiatives.
