Moove · 1 month ago
Head of Public & Government Affairs – Autonomous Vehicles (Europe & Asia)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expMoove AV is on a mission to enhance safety in transportation through autonomy and is seeking a strategic Head of Public & Government Affairs to manage policy and government relations across Europe and Asia. This senior role involves leading advocacy strategies and engaging with high-level government officials to secure favorable regulatory conditions for autonomous vehicle deployment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the company’s government affairs strategy across Europe and Asia, with specific focus on regulatory pathways for autonomous vehicle testing, safety approvals, commercial deployment, and mobility policy
Provide executive-level insights on policy trends, regulatory risks, geopolitical considerations, and long-term implications for business expansion
Align policy strategy with corporate, operational, and product roadmaps, ensuring a unified approach to global AV regulatory compliance
Serve as the company’s senior representative with high-level government officials, transport ministries, EU institutions, intergovernmental bodies (e.g., UNECE), and Asian regulatory authorities
Build trusted, strategic relationships at the highest levels of government to support regulatory approvals, pilot programs, market entry, and commercial-scale operations
Lead or oversee participation in ministerial roundtables, parliamentary briefings, and regulatory consultations
Shape and drive regulatory advocacy initiatives that support harmonized AV policies, safety standards, and data frameworks across regions
Develop senior-level policy materials including position papers, testimony, executive briefing documents, and cross-jurisdiction policy strategies
Influence the direction of AV-relevant legislation on safety, infrastructure, data governance, cybersecurity, and digital mobility ecosystems
Represent the company in high-profile industry forums, trade associations, global mobility alliances, and standards-setting organizations
Establish the company as a thought leader in autonomous mobility, safety innovation, and next-generation transportation policy
Drive collaboration with research partners, academia, NGOs, and industry coalitions to advance shared policy goals
Lead internal governance for policy escalation, ensuring transparent and structured alignment with Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, Safety, and Communications teams
Advise Senior Leadership and the CEO on market readiness, regulatory barriers, and strategic engagement opportunities
Support the Communications team in shaping the external narrative around AV safety, innovation, and regulatory collaboration
Oversee monitoring of regulatory changes, geopolitics, and public sentiment across key markets
Conduct strategic risk assessments and scenario planning related to AV deployment and future market expansion
Provide guidance on compliance obligations across all operating jurisdictions
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years of senior experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory strategy, or external affairs—preferably in transportation, mobility, technology, or highly regulated sectors
Deep expertise in European transportation and mobility regulation (e.g., EU mobility packages, UNECE vehicle regulations, General Safety Regulation, cybersecurity and data frameworks)
Strong familiarity with Asian regulatory environments (e.g., Singapore LTA, Japan MLIT, UAE, or other regional AV leaders)
Proven track record influencing complex regulatory landscapes and securing policy outcomes that support emerging technologies
Experience working directly with senior-level government officials, transport regulators, and industry standard bodies
Outstanding written advocacy skills, public speaking ability, and executive presence
Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multi-country policy strategies, and lead through influence
Willingness to travel internationally 30–40%
Company
Moove
Moove is a technologically integrated vehicle financing platform for mobility entrepreneurs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$444.01MKey Investors
UberStride VenturesMubadala
2024-03-19Series B· $100M
2024-02-14Debt Financing· $10M
2023-08-10Private Equity· $66M
Leadership Team
Jide Odunsi
Chief Executive Officer
Ladi Delano
Co-Founder and CEO
Recent News
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