Boisséson steps down as CEO of Politico Europe, appoints new CEO

Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson is stepping down as CEO of Politico Europe, a post she held for more than six years. Boisséson will be joining the advisory board at Politico Europe.

Boisséson is also the president and co-founder of DII – Drive Innovation Insights, “a Paris based B2B/B2G full-service agency and branch of POLITICO/Axel Springer since 2015. DII pilots cross-industry projects for decision makers in Europe and worldwide while accelerating business growth in the public and private sector.”

She was also publisher and owner of European Voice. Boisséson is a graduate of Georgetown University.

Claire Boussagol is the next CEO of Politico Europe. Recently, she held the post of president of Europe at APCO Worldwide.

She has been with the company for more than 25 years, serving in various roles, including associate director, managing director and executive director. She was also an account manager at European Strategy for more than three years.

She was also a consultant at ECCO – European Consulting Company. Boussagol is a graduate of Université de Bordeaux.