DII interview Clémence VATIER – Managing director

Drive Innovation Insights is part of the POLITICO group, and supports companies in Europe in their event strategies, as well as their executives through the animation of C-level professional clubs. Managing Director Clémence Vatier explains the agency’s operations and offering, and presents the POLITICO Executive Network brand, under which DII operates as part of its collaboration with POLITICO.

Tell us who you are…

CV : I am Clémence Vatier, the Managing Director for Drive Innovation Insights. DII is the B2B events and editorial content agency within the POLITICO Media Group. We operate under our clients’ brand for all the white label events that we organize for them, or under the POLITICO Executive Network brand for all our services in collaboration with POLITICO and our international development. Our mission is to connect C-Level professionals through actionable information and tailor-made events.

Tell us more about your clients…

CV : Our clients are corporates who  want to benefit from our event management know-how and editorial expertise. We support them in their strategic goals from thought leadership, advocacy or lead generation. We can design custom events or our clients can partner with us to showcase their expertise towards the C-Level audience that we gather in the clubs. Our events go from full day conferences to VIP networking events, such as exclusive dinners, breakfasts, afterworks, workshops… We have an annual agenda of high level events designed by our editor experts for the C-Level audience that we gather in our clubs. The CFOs, CDOs, CMOS, Communication Directors, Directors for Public Affairs meet during these events to share best practices and learn from each other about the regulatory and operational challenges that they face in their roles.

What is POLITICO Executive Network ?

CV : POLITICO Executive Network is the brand under which we operate for all our collaboration with POLITICO, such as the POLITICO Pro Leaders Club. This club is designed for senior Public Affairs professionals who subscribe to the premium information service of POLITICO, and who want to meet among peers, grow their network, and share their best practices under Chatham House Rules.

Why partner with DII ?

CV : DII has 30 years of event expertise, operates in major European markets and benefits from a global network. DII is the ideal partner for all the corporates who want to gather the relevant audience to reach their strategic goals.