Consello Expands Advisory Reach Into Brussels

The new operation will be headed by Ruud Wassen, a veteran advisor with over twenty years of experience in EU corporate and public affairs. Wassen joins the firm following his tenure as Chief Client Officer at Burson Brussels, bringing expertise honed through previous leadership roles at Cigna Healthcare International. His background includes degrees in European law from Maastricht University and War Studies from King's College London.

Declan Kelly, founder and CEO of Consello, cited the move as a critical milestone in the firm's international growth strategy. The addition of a Brussels footprint connects the company’s existing network—which spans cities from New York to Abu Dhabi—directly to the EU's regulatory hub. For Wassen, the timing reflects a shift in the corporate landscape where policy decisions exert a primary influence on the CEO agenda. The firm continues to provide specialized counsel across sectors including M&A, geopolitics, and management consulting, utilizing its operator-led model to address client needs across global markets.