IDA Group

Successful Communication - Strategic Solutions

IDA Group is a highly specialized consultancy for governmental affairs, reputation management, trade and funding. We share the belief in effective dialogue built upon trust and mutual understanding. Our language is clear, our concepts convince and our ideas inspire.

From our offices in Brussels, Berlin, London, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ottawa and Tokyo we support clients to communicate strategically, influence legislation, resolve issues, change regulation, enter new markets or overcome trade barriers.

Our diverse team of experts includes seasoned diplomats, politicians, journalists, lawyers and designers. Our efforts are supported by a global network of trusted partners.

We create measurable impact for our clients.

Now let us explore what IDA Group can do for you.

Our services

Our four areas of expertise

Political Dialogue
Legislation & Regulation, Trade Policy, Competition and Perception & Awareness

Access to policymakers and credible communication matters in an ever more globalised world. Laws, regulations, tariffs and regional barriers directly impact on your competitiveness and business success in individual markets. Free trade, trade defence, international regulatory coherence, or competition policy increasingly set the frame for your business to grow internationally.

Media Dialogue
Strategic and Crisis Communication, Reputation Management and Media Campaigning

The media are powerful: they set agendas, they shape public opinion, and they shake up markets. The media can push the most sensitive issues into the spotlight, or serve as a platform to actively communicate your interests. It all depends on how well you interact with them. Whether your business is confronted with a crisis, if your reputation is at stake, or if you need to shift public perceptions about a certain topic – effective media relations work is crucial.

Market Dialogue
Markets, Channels and Trade Facilitation

Global supply chains and digital communications have brought the world closer together. Yet each market remains unique – be it Europe, Asia or the Americas. Expanding internationally and building strength in new markets depends on flexibility, strong local expertise, and robust networks.

Funding Dialogue
Funding Research, Consortium Brokerage, Project Management and Proposal Drafting

Access to funding is more than just access to money. An EU funded project grants you access to top-notch researchers, engineers, or future business partners. Funding is also about visibility, profiling, and thought-leadership. It doesn’t matter whether your project is about cutting-edge technology, social entrepreneurship, basic research or business concepts along the EU’s policy priorities.

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Our Team

Our management team consists of seasoned political advisors, legal experts and media professionals.

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Holger Knappenschneider
Managing Partner
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Stefan Borst
Partner
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Mark Watts
Partner
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Oliver Kaye
Partner
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Ulf Dressler
Member of the Advisory Council & Head of Japan Office
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Ian Aitchison
Member of the Advisory Council
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James Holland
Member of the Advisory Council
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Nicholas Finney OBE
Member of the Advisory Council
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Ivy Lo
Director & Head of Hong Kong Office
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Markus Gallmeier
Creative Director
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Thomas Richter
Senior Advisor
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Pablo Nicolitz
Senior Advisor
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Ana Roios
Senior Advisor
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Eva Cunningham
Assistant
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Anita Lindstädt
Executive Assistant
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Our Locations

We are located all over the world in 8 different countries.

  • Belgium
    IDA Brussels Office

  • Germany
    IDA Berlin Office

  • United Kingdom
    IDA London Office

  • Brazil
    IDA Sao Paulo Office

  • China
    IDA Shanghai Office

  • SAR China
    IDA Hong Kong Office

  • Canada
    IDA Ottawa Office

  • Japan
    IDA Tokyo Office