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31/01/2012 Interel promotes Milagros Mostaza to Managing Director, Association Management Brussels, 31 January 2012: Milagros Mostaza has been promoted to Managing Director of the Association Management practice, succeeding Bob Lewis who will continue supporting the business in an advisory capacity.  To read the full press release, please click here.
03/01/2012 Interel supports the International Society of Nephrology on transition to self-management After 3 years of partnership, Interel Association Management announces the successful transition of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) to self-management, effective 1st January 2012. ISN hired Interel in 2008 to help build and strengthen their Society with the aim of being in a position to set up its own office and administrative structure within 3 to 5 years. Interel is delighted to have met these objectives and completed this project successfully well within the designated time frame. To read the full article, please click here.
24/10/2011 Last article of 3-part Interel authored series on the worldwide influence of the EU The issue #6 of Headquarters Magazine's Asia-Pacific features the third and last of a series of three articles, authored by Interel, on the importance, the inner workings and the global influence of the European Union. In Part 3, you will read about the many reasons that make more and more national and international organisations around the world consider having a presence in Brussels. In addition, the article outlines the various entry points in the main European Union institutions that stakeholders can use to raise their interests and influence policy making. Finally it highlights the challenges associated with lobbying the European Union. To read the article please click here.
15/07/2011 Interel completes management buyout from Hasgrove Plc. Top 10 European communications consultancy moves into next phase of growth. Interel, a leading international consulting group specialising in public affairs, strategic communications and association management has completed a management buyout from its AIM listed parent Hasgrove Plc. Headquartered in Brussels, the award-winning top ten European communications group will continue to develop its business through its offices in Brussels, Berlin, London, Paris, Prague, Washington DC and affiliates around the globe. Group CEO Fredrik Lofthagen continues to lead Interel’s 20 strong management team, which is making up the majority of the company’s share capital. A new board has been created comprising six members of which three are independent, including the Chairman, Emmanuel van Innis, who is a member of the Executive Committee of GDF Suez. Commenting on today's announcement, Fredrik Lofthagen said: “The MBO will drive us into the next phase of growth and represents not only our faith in the company but also our confidence in the market and the potential for a company like ours to do great things." “We are convinced that our new ownership structure will enable us to address our clients’ needs even better through the commitment of the management team and the opportunity to further incentivise staff." “There is no doubt that Hasgrove has helped bring the company into the European top ten allowing us to build out our pan-European capabilities. We are delighted that we were able to conclude a deal that is beneficial to both parties." Milagros Mostaza Corral, Head of Interel’s Association Management practice, added: “Five years ago Interel launched its Association Management practice, which I have had the privilege to lead. Now it is very exciting to be part of this new phase, which will bring new opportunities for our clients, our staff and the company as a whole. Interel is a leading player in the association management market and the MBO demonstrates our confidence in the company but also in our ability to help our association clients to develop and grow in an increasingly challenging global market." -End-  Download full article »
12/07/2011 Interel to exhibit at ASAE`s 2011 Annual Meeting in Saint Louis, MO (USA) The largest conference in the Association Management field, the ASAE 2011 Annual Meeting and Exposition is a great opportunity for Associations from around the world to learn, network and exchange views on the challenges they face. Please plan to visit us at booth 1800! We will be delighted to welcome you and discuss how Interel Association Management could assist you in reaching your objectives in Europe and internationally. For more information on the 2011 ASAE Annual Meeting please visit http://www.asaeannualmeeting.org/. For more information on Interel´s services, please contact Milagros Mostaza at Milagros.MostazaCorral@interelamc.com.
24/03/2011 2nd article of 3-part Interel authored series on the worldwide influence of the EU publishes in Headquarters Magazine´s Asia-Pacific April edition The April 2011 issue of Headquarters Magazine’s Asia-Pacific Edition features the second of a series of three articles, authored by Interel, on the importance, the inner workings and the global influence of the European Union. Part 2 explains the various European Union institutions, their roles and responsibilities and the complex process of policy making in the EU. It also highlights again the need and importance for Asian and other national and international organisations around the world to closely monitor what policies are being developed, and identify early on the best way to become involved in the process. To read the article please click here.