“Federico Banos-Lindner advises boards, CEOs and executive teams on the strategic implications of geopolitics, helping organizations navigate political uncertainty, market access, regulatory complexity and crises in support of their commercial objectives. Drawing on more than three decades of international leadership experience across global infrastructure, energy and trade, he helps organizations anticipate and respond to geopolitical developments that increasingly shape investment decisions, supply chains, stakeholder relationships and business performance.
Before joining The Tantalus Group, Federico served as Group Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs at DP World, where he established and led the company’s global government relations function across more than 80 markets. He advised the Board and executive leadership on geopolitical developments affecting global trade, infrastructure investment and market access, led engagement with governments and multilateral institutions, and represented the company at leading international forums, including the United Nations General Assembly and the Munich Security Conference.

Earlier in his career, Federico spent fifteen years with Royal Dutch Shell in a series of senior government relations, external affairs and communications leadership roles that took him across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas. He advised senior executives on geopolitical risk and market entry, led negotiations with governments in complex jurisdictions, supported major investment decisions, and managed high-profile stakeholder issues during periods of political and commercial uncertainty. Working across multiple regions and political systems gave him a uniquely global perspective on the relationship between business, government and geopolitics.

Federico is a frequent speaker at international forums on the strategic implications of geopolitics for business. He contributes to discussions on geoeconomics, global trade, supply chain resilience, infrastructure and corporate decision-making, drawing on extensive experience advising executive leadership teams in complex international environments. He is a member of the WEF–Council on Foreign Relations Geopolitical Advisory Group, the Helsinki Geoeconomics Society, and Government Relations World50. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from the University of Houston, where he also studied Political Science. Federico advises clients in English, German and Spanish.”