Jamie Sanders

Public Affairs Manager @JTI

London, GB

I am responsible for ensuring that JTI’s corporate reputation and commercial interests are protected. Key responsibilities include: • Designing and implementing public affairs strategies to influence policy and regulation, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.• Engaging with policymakers, government departments, and industry stakeholders to shape legislative and regulatory outcomes.• Leading political engagement across the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Senedd, and Northern Ireland Assembly.• Advising senior leadership on regulatory risks and opportunities, providing insights on evolving policy landscapes.• Driving cross-functional collaboration with Corporate Affairs, Legal, and Sustainability teams to address key business challenges.• Monitoring post-Brexit EU-UK regulatory developments and assessing business impacts.• Managing stakeholder relationships, expanding the network of influencers within Government, trade associations, and industry groups.• Representing the company in external forums, speaking at conferences, and acting as a spokesperson in media engagements.• Overseeing policy responses, consultation submissions, and advocacy positions on key business issues.

Universität Innsbruck

Political Science and German as a Foreign Language

Loughborough University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), European Studies

John Port School

GCSEs and A-Levels