ETSI announces the appointment of Martin Chatel as Chief Policy Officer
Sophia Antipolis, France - 10 February 2025
ETSI is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Chatel as Chief Policy Officer, who will lead the Policy Affairs Department at ETSI. Martin Chatel will join ETSI on 10 February 2025 and will be based in Brussels. As Chief Policy Officer, Martin Chatel will spearhead ETSI’s strategic policy engagement with the European Commission, EFTA, CEPT, international policymakers, societal stakeholders, and industry associations, under the leadership of ETSI Director-General Jan Ellsberger.
With over a decade of experience in legal and public policy, Martin Chatel has a strong track record in government affairs, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy at both European and national levels. His mission is to strengthen ETSI’s position in delivering high-quality standards that align with EU policy objectives and global technological advancements, leveraging his expertise in European law, intellectual property, competition policy, and technology regulation. Holding a degree from Sciences Po Paris and the Brussels Institute of European Studies, Martin Chatel has worked with numerous European and international organizations, including key standardization bodies.
About his appointment, Martin Chatel declares:
"I am delighted to join ETSI, an organization renowned for delivering state-of-the-art standards on time and making them freely available to end users. I look forward to strengthening its engagement in an open and collaborative manner, working closely with European and international partners, and reinforcing the public-private partnership with the European Commission. Together with my team, ETSI’s members, and partners, we will tackle pressing challenges and contribute to the objectives outlined in the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass."
ETSI Director-General Jan Ellsberger highlights the strategic importance of the role:
"ETSI produces standards for major European Union initiatives, such as the Radio Equipment Directive and the Cybersecurity Act, while also shaping frameworks for Data, AI, and IoT. The Policy Affairs Department will play a crucial role in supporting the European Union’s commitment to ethical, secure, and privacy-preserving technology deployment. In addition to its work with the EU, the Policy Affairs Department is also working with other governments such as the UK and EFTA, to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to technology regulation. By leading this department, Martin Chatel will strengthen ETSI’s leadership and influence in the global regulatory landscape."
ETSI actively promotes the global adoption of European standards and participates in various EU-funded projects aimed at strengthening international cooperation in standardization. Through key initiatives such as Cyberstand.eu, InDiCO-Global, GIST, SESEC, and SESEI, ETSI contributes significantly to enhancing Europe’s role in international standardization.
About ETSI
ETSI provides members with an open and inclusive environment to support the timely development, ratification and testing of globally applicable standards for ICT‑enabled systems, applications and services across all sectors of industry and society. We are a not-for-profit body with more than 900 member organizations worldwide, drawn from over 60 countries and five continents. Members comprise a diversified pool of large and small private companies, research entities, academia, government and public organizations. ETSI is one of only three bodies officially recognized by the EU as a European Standards Organization (ESO).
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