Meet Our Founder & CEO
Sevinc Kader
Founder & CEO, Senior Government Relations & European Affairs Strategist
Areas of Experience:
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Policy, Transatlantic Relations, Foreign Policy, European Union, International Negotiations, European Integration, International Communication, and Advocacy
Sevinc Kader is a leading expert and entrepreneur in public affairs and international communication strategy, with nearly two decades of experience across Europe and the US. As the Founder & CEO of Forward 1919 Global Strategic Advisory, Sevinc Kader continues to solidify her reputation as a top-tier government affairs strategist. Prior to founding Forward 1919, she built multiple social entrepreneurial initiatives and advocacy platforms, showcasing her commitment to driving change in policy and society.
Recognized as one of the "Top 99 under 33" most influential international policy leaders by Diplomatic Courier in Washington, D.C., Sevinc has received several prestigious awards, including the European Parliament's Young European Leader, the EU Research Award, and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award from TUSIAD. A dual EU-Turkish citizen, her career includes key contributions to the European Parliament's committees and leadership roles in EU representation.
Academically, she holds an M.A. in International Relations (Magna Cum Laude) from CERIS-ULB Diplomatic School of Brussels and completed European Integration Studies under the Jean Monnet Programme. She earned her B.A. in Business Administration (with Honors) and has undergone intensive training in strategic negotiation at ULB Diplomatic School of Brussels, change management at Vlerick Business School, and business communication at Harvard University. Additionally, she was a Visiting Scholar at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering and a fellow at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Transatlantic Relations.
A respected public speaker and media figure, Sevinc has delivered speeches at top institutions like the College of Europe and appeared on global platforms such as BBC World and CNN.
