Rita de Castro has 15 years of experience in European public and regulatory affairs, with a strong focus on the digital and telecommunications sectors, and a mix of international private sector and public sector experience.

Rita worked in the European Commission Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT). She was EU Affairs Manager for Hutchison Europe (Three Group). Having also worked for a consultancy specialising in European public and regulatory affairs, advising FTSE 100 clients, Rita has extensive experience in the sector.

Rita holds a Master's in European Political & Administrative Studies from the College of Europe. She graduated from Lisbon Nova University. As a Portuguese native, she is also fluent in English, French and Spanish.