Federico Banos-Lindner is a Senior Advisor with global management consultancy The Tantalus Group. He advises senior executives and boards on geopolitics, government relations, and strategic risk in complex operating environments. His work focuses on the intersection of commercial strategy and state actors, particularly where regulatory pressure, political exposure, and market access converge. He advises on sensitive stakeholder dynamics and supports decision-making in situations with significant strategic and reputational implications. He most recently served as Group Senior Vice President for Government Relations & Public Affairs at DP World, where he built and led a global advisory function spanning more than 80 markets. He advised on geopolitical developments affecting global trade and infrastructure, shaped policy outcomes with governments and multilateral institutions, and led engagement during politically sensitive and crisis situations. He represented the company at leading international fora, including the United Nations General Assembly and the Munich Security Conference. Earlier, at Royal Dutch Shell, he advised on geopolitical exposure and led negotiations with host governments in complex jurisdictions, including during high-stakes disputes. Federico is a member of the WEF–Council on Foreign Relations Geopolitical Advisory Board, 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. He operates fluently in German, Spanish, and English.