Dr. Yoav Shechter

Government Affairs

We build and empower a comprehensive Government Affairs framework that generates tangible and measurable business value.

Experience That Transforms Complexity Into Competitive Advantage

The Rational

Dr. Yoav Shechter Government Affairs Development was founded based on a deep understanding of the frustration that executives and CEOs face when navigating government systems. We recognize that many organizations find complex regulatory processes opaque, often struggling to see a clear link between their government affairs efforts and tangible business value.

Our Unique Approach

Our proprietary methodology transforms your government affairs function to a proactive profit center. We connect this function directly to your core business goals, ensuring results are quantified in tangible financial terms (measured in dollars). This is achieved through our unique combination of top-tier, hands-on experience and strategic vision, transforming the regulatory arena into a powerful growth engine.

Our Goal

Our goal is to move your firm to a state of control and wielding influence. We provide the tools to advance your objectives efficiently, save valuable time, prevent crises, and achieve significant competitive advantage.

Our Services: Your Path to Certainty, Influence, and Growth

We provide a complete strategic framework to transform your government affairs to a high-value profit center.

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Assessing the Financial Impact of Regulatory Opportunities and Threats

Building a comprehensive picture of organizational needs, and assessing financial impact of opportunities and risks in the policy landscape.

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Recruitment, Training & Coaching of Government Affairs Teams

Recruitment, training, and coaching of your company's government relations team, work with internal and external factors, building expertise in the field.

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Strategic Work Plan Development

Creating clear, organized work plans for each public policy objective, including process identification, decision-maker mapping, stakeholder analysis and detailed action plans.

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Coordination with Global Headquarters

Coordinating with company headquarters - regular updates and ongoing work with senior executives abroad.

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Public Affairs Management and Guidance

Orchestrating your company's lobbying and communications teams and implementing effective public affairs strategies.

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Executive Lectures and Tailored Training Program

Lectures and training on government affairs and public policy

Dr. Yoav Shechter

Government Affairs

Global Government Affairs Leadership (Merck & Co. Inc.)

Served as a member of the Global Public Policy Leadership Team at Merck & Co. Inc. with direct responsibility for over 100 countries. Led and mentored a team of over 40 Government Affairs professionals.

Business Mentoring at Hebrew University

Serves as a business mentor in the Hebrew University MBA program, contributing to a groundbreaking initiative focused on the revival of businesses in distress.

Establishing and Operating Advanced Government Affairs Systems

Founded and managed high-impact Government Affairs systems in Israel and Russia, leading government relations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. .

Academic and Executive Education

Taught university-level courses on Government Affairs. Serves as Guest Faculty and Consultant at The Center Asia - a leading hub for Corporate Public Affairs professionals, providing corporate advisory service.

Founding and Managing Pharma Israel

Founded and managed Pharma Israel, the association of the research-based pharmaceutical companies. This crucial organization represents over 15 leading international pharmaceutical firms, successfully uniting them to shape the local regulatory landscape.

Community Commitment

Member of the public council of the "121 Engine for Social Change," an organization that promotes necessary improvements and close societal gaps in employment, education, health, welfare, and housing.