Leader in Public Affairs: Pablo John, Head of External Affairs, ADE, “Let people get on with things”
He cut his teeth in politics as a Westminster and constituency staffer for Alex Sobel MP.
Leader in Public Affairs: Valerio Forconi, Director Government Relations and Public Policy, EMEA, Trane Technologies, “Act as a corporate diplomat”
Mace | 11th November 2026 | In-House Public Affairs, Westminster Index
Trane Technologies is a multinational climate innovation business, specialising in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, transport refrigeration and energy efficiency solutions.
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