Meet The Team

Nicolas is a seasoned strategist with 25 years of experience in the Brussels landscape, specializing in institutional relations and European affairs. Throughout his career, he has successfully built meaningful connections between civil society and public institutions, contributing to the shaping of EU policies through impactful collaborations across both the private and non-profit sectors.

A recognized voice in policy and decision-making circles, Nicolas has held leadership positions in prominent networks such as the Human Rights and Democracy Network and the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office. In 2011, he founded Leadeur, to help civil society organizations and senior management teams engage effectively with European and international institutions through smart, collaborative, and results-driven strategies.

He holds degrees from the Clermont-Ferrand School of Management and Heriot-Watt University. In addition to his consulting work, Nicolas is a respected speaker and trainer, known for his expertise in social brokering and strategic engagement.

Colin combines strategic insight with a strong commitment to European external affairs, particularly in the nexus of peacebuilding, human rights, and media development. As team leader, he coordinates the work of consultants, mentors young professionals, and supports civil society organisations in navigating complex EU decision-making processes.

An expert in engagement strategies, Colin helps clients refine their policy contribution and funding approaches, while also driving strategic partnerships and designing innovative advocacy tools. He is the architect of a dedicated training programme on public affairs and interest representation, aimed at building long-term institutional capacity.

Colin brings hands-on experience in institutional engagement, drawn from his work at the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office, where he specialised in EU funding for peacebuilding, EU policy, and EU-Africa relations. He holds degrees from the Peace and Conflict Institute of Granada and the Free University of Brussels.

Laura joined Leadeur in 2022, where she delivers tailored advocacy strategies grounded in in-depth analysis of EU policies, programmes, and institutional dynamics and supports the development of EU-funded projects around youth, peace and humanitarian affairs. With her precision, commitment, and sense of purpose, Laura blends analytical rigour with a deep dedication to social justice, making her a valued asset in advancing Leadeur’s mission.

With an academic background in law and a strong focus on human rights, Laura has worked on research initiatives on accountability mechanisms and international migration policies. Her field experience includes direct work with refugees and asylum seekers in both Greece and Costa Rica, giving her a grounded understanding of global protection challenges and humanitarian responses.

Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Catalan, she holds an LLM in Human Rights, Conflict & Justice from SOAS University of London and a Double Degree in Law & Global Governance from ESADE Law School.

Martin joined Leadeur in 2024 where he leads on monitoring and analysis of European funding and policy developments while supporting the development and implementation of engagement strategies with a specific focus on EU member states. He also produces tailored briefings to support engagement both at country and Brussels level and delivers workshops on EU advocacy.

Previously, he worked for a Jordanian NGO and think tank supporting the development of its human rights capacity building projects. From Brussels, he remains engaged with the MENA region and on humanitarian and sustainability causes through his client portfolio.

Martin holds an MA in Arabic and International Relations from the University of St Andrews and a MSc from the London School of Economics and is a member of the Swedish Dialogue Institute’s Mutual Mentorship Programme on EU-MENA relations. He speaks French, English, Italian and Arabic.