Denis Loctier
Denis Loctier is a senior Euronews science and nature correspondent, producer and presenter of the "Ocean" documentary series, exploring themes such as pollution and marine life, the blue economy, sustainable fishing, aquaculture, climate change, ocean energy and more.
Since 2001, he has produced short TV documentaries on more than 150 international research projects and covered a variety of other topics. Denis Loctier holds a double PhD degree in philology and information and communication sciences.
Denis Loctier is a senior Euronews science and nature correspondent, producer and presenter of the "Ocean" documentary series, exploring themes such as pollution and marine life, the blue economy, sustainable fishing, aquaculture, climate change, ocean energy and more.
Since 2001, he has produced short TV documentaries on more than 150 international research projects and covered a variety of other topics. Denis Loctier holds a double PhD degree in philology and information and communication sciences.
Virginijus Sinkevičius
Virginijus Sinkevičius has been the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries since 2019. He was formerly the Minister of Economy of Lithuania (2017-2019).
Before becoming the Minister of Economy, Virginijus Sinkevičius led the Economic Committee of the Parliament of Lithuania. He was elected to Parliament in October 2016. He also worked as Team Lead for Regulatory Affairs at Invest Lithuania and Managing Editor at the US Office of The Lithuanian Tribune in Washington D.C.
Virginijus Sinkevičius holds a BA in International Relations and Affairs from Aberystwyth University and a Master’s degree in European International Affairs from Maastricht University.
Virginijus Sinkevičius has been the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries since 2019. He was formerly the Minister of Economy of Lithuania (2017-2019).
Before becoming the Minister of Economy, Virginijus Sinkevičius led the Economic Committee of the Parliament of Lithuania. He was elected to Parliament in October 2016. He also worked as Team Lead for Regulatory Affairs at Invest Lithuania and Managing Editor at the US Office of The Lithuanian Tribune in Washington D.C.
Virginijus Sinkevičius holds a BA in International Relations and Affairs from Aberystwyth University and a Master’s degree in European International Affairs from Maastricht University.
Ricardo Serrão Santos
Ricardo Serrão Santos is Minister of Maritime Affairs of Portugal since 2019. He is Doctor in Biology and Animal Ecology and Principal Researcher at the University of the Azores, Pro-Rector of the University of the Azores and President of IMAR - Institute of Marine Research.
He has been dedicated to the study of marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystems and has more than 400 hundred published works. During his academic career he coordinated and chaired several scientific organizations of the European Union, Portugal and the Azores. Ricardo Serrão Santos is member of the Portuguese Academy of Sciences and Emeritus Member of the Portuguese Navy Academy.
He was Member of the European Parliament between 2014 and 2019.
Ricardo Serrão Santos is Minister of Maritime Affairs of Portugal since 2019. He is Doctor in Biology and Animal Ecology and Principal Researcher at the University of the Azores, Pro-Rector of the University of the Azores and President of IMAR - Institute of Marine Research.
He has been dedicated to the study of marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystems and has more than 400 hundred published works. During his academic career he coordinated and chaired several scientific organizations of the European Union, Portugal and the Azores. Ricardo Serrão Santos is member of the Portuguese Academy of Sciences and Emeritus Member of the Portuguese Navy Academy.
He was Member of the European Parliament between 2014 and 2019.
Pierre Karleskind
Pierre Karleskind is a Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and Chair of the Committee on Fisheries (PECH) since January 2020. After graduating the Ecole Polytechnique as an engineer, Pierre Karleskind defended his PhD thesis in marine sciences in 2008.
He began his professional carrier as a consultant in marine science and technology from 2008 to 2018. At the same time, he got involved locally: Municipal councilor of Brest, then regional councilor of Brittany, he became the youngest of the Vice-Presidents of the Brittany Region in 2012. In Parliament, he fights for the respect of the rule of law and for the maritime sector.
Pierre Karleskind is a Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and Chair of the Committee on Fisheries (PECH) since January 2020. After graduating the Ecole Polytechnique as an engineer, Pierre Karleskind defended his PhD thesis in marine sciences in 2008.
He began his professional carrier as a consultant in marine science and technology from 2008 to 2018. At the same time, he got involved locally: Municipal councilor of Brest, then regional councilor of Brittany, he became the youngest of the Vice-Presidents of the Brittany Region in 2012. In Parliament, he fights for the respect of the rule of law and for the maritime sector.
Javier Ojeda
Javier Ojeda is General secretary of the Spanish Aquaculture Farmers Association (APROMAR). He is also Vice president of the Spanish Technology Platform for Fisheries and Aquaculture (PTEPA).
From these positions he contributes at national level to promote responsible aquaculture in front of public authorities, policy makers, workers unions, media, NGOs and researchers. At European level Javier is Chair of the Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) and currently General Secretary of the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), besides keeping relations with the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, FAO, IUCN and other relevant international organisations. He is Biologist (University of Madrid, Spain) with a MSc degree in Oceanography (University of South Carolina, US).
Javier Ojeda is General secretary of the Spanish Aquaculture Farmers Association (APROMAR). He is also Vice president of the Spanish Technology Platform for Fisheries and Aquaculture (PTEPA).
From these positions he contributes at national level to promote responsible aquaculture in front of public authorities, policy makers, workers unions, media, NGOs and researchers. At European level Javier is Chair of the Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) and currently General Secretary of the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), besides keeping relations with the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, FAO, IUCN and other relevant international organisations. He is Biologist (University of Madrid, Spain) with a MSc degree in Oceanography (University of South Carolina, US).
Charlina Vitcheva
Charlina Vitcheva is Director-General of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries since June 2020. Prior to this, she was a Deputy DG of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), and acting DG for the JRC from the 1st November 2019 to the 30th April 2020.
She was also Director of Smart and Sustainable Growth and Southern Europe at DG Regional and Urban Policy, and has held a Director’s position on Inclusive Growth, Territorial and Urban Development and Northern Europe. Before joining the European Commission, Charlina spent 15 years in the Bulgarian public administration including at the Permanent Representation in Brussels, dealing mainly with agricultural and fisheries issues. During this period, she was actively involved in the accession negotiations of Bulgaria and headed, between 2000 and 2004, the negotiations teams in the area of agriculture and rural development, food safety and fisheries.
Charlina Vitcheva is Director-General of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries since June 2020. Prior to this, she was a Deputy DG of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), and acting DG for the JRC from the 1st November 2019 to the 30th April 2020.
She was also Director of Smart and Sustainable Growth and Southern Europe at DG Regional and Urban Policy, and has held a Director’s position on Inclusive Growth, Territorial and Urban Development and Northern Europe. Before joining the European Commission, Charlina spent 15 years in the Bulgarian public administration including at the Permanent Representation in Brussels, dealing mainly with agricultural and fisheries issues. During this period, she was actively involved in the accession negotiations of Bulgaria and headed, between 2000 and 2004, the negotiations teams in the area of agriculture and rural development, food safety and fisheries.
Lara Barazi-Geroulanou
Lara Barazi-Geroulanou has led Kefalonia Fisheries as its CEO since 1998. Prior to that she worked in investment banking and trading in the US. She is a graduate of Harvard University with a Master’s Degree in International Trade and Finance and of Columbia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. She serves on the boards of many industry associations both in Greece and in the EU including the Federation of Greek Maricultures and the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization.
She is President of the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers and a member of the board of the Benaki Museum and the Advisory Board of the Blue Revolution Fund. She consults to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) on issues of sustainable aquaculture development.
Lara Barazi-Geroulanou has led Kefalonia Fisheries as its CEO since 1998. Prior to that she worked in investment banking and trading in the US. She is a graduate of Harvard University with a Master’s Degree in International Trade and Finance and of Columbia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. She serves on the boards of many industry associations both in Greece and in the EU including the Federation of Greek Maricultures and the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization.
She is President of the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers and a member of the board of the Benaki Museum and the Advisory Board of the Blue Revolution Fund. She consults to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) on issues of sustainable aquaculture development.
Nathalie Chaze
Nathalie Chaze is Director for ‘Food sustainability, international relations’ in the Directorate General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission. From 2014 to 2019, she was Deputy Head of the Cabinet of the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.
She has worked previously in the Directorate General for TRADE and was posted in the European delegation to the WTO in Geneva before joining the Directorate General for Health, Food Safety and Consumers to become Head of Unit for Health Systems.
She is a lawyer by training.
Nathalie Chaze is Director for ‘Food sustainability, international relations’ in the Directorate General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission. From 2014 to 2019, she was Deputy Head of the Cabinet of the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.
She has worked previously in the Directorate General for TRADE and was posted in the European delegation to the WTO in Geneva before joining the Directorate General for Health, Food Safety and Consumers to become Head of Unit for Health Systems.
She is a lawyer by training.
Aaron McNevin
Aaron McNevin is WWF’s Global Network Lead for Aquaculture. He received his MS and PhD from Auburn University, Alabama, USA in Water and Aquatic Soil Chemistry.
Aaron started his career farming perchids, esocids and salmonids. In 2005, he began at WWF developing environmental and social standards for responsible aquaculture through a series of multi-stakeholder roundtables (Aquaculture Dialogues). These standards allowed for the formation of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
Aaron took a hiatus from WWF to manage an undergraduate program in fisheries science and aquaculture. Through his work with WWF, Aaron’s team is developing traceability freeware such that actors in upstream reaches of supply chains can be included and is developing forensic chemistry techniques such as elemental profiling to determine country of origin
Aaron McNevin is WWF’s Global Network Lead for Aquaculture. He received his MS and PhD from Auburn University, Alabama, USA in Water and Aquatic Soil Chemistry.
Aaron started his career farming perchids, esocids and salmonids. In 2005, he began at WWF developing environmental and social standards for responsible aquaculture through a series of multi-stakeholder roundtables (Aquaculture Dialogues). These standards allowed for the formation of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
Aaron took a hiatus from WWF to manage an undergraduate program in fisheries science and aquaculture. Through his work with WWF, Aaron’s team is developing traceability freeware such that actors in upstream reaches of supply chains can be included and is developing forensic chemistry techniques such as elemental profiling to determine country of origin
Rosa Quintana Carballo
Rosa Quintana Carballo holds a Degree and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). She began her career in 1987 for the Galician Regional Ministry for Fisheries and Aquaculture, where she held several positions as Head of Division and Director, namely for innovation and fishing development. As an EU fisheries expert, she participated in seminars about food legislation for fisheries and aquaculture products.
In 2009, she was appointed as Regional Minister for Maritime Affairs. From 2012 to 2015 she served as Regional Minister for Maritime Affairs and Rural Development, returning to be appointed Regional Minister for Maritime Affairs again from October 2015 to the present.
Rosa Quintana Carballo holds a Degree and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). She began her career in 1987 for the Galician Regional Ministry for Fisheries and Aquaculture, where she held several positions as Head of Division and Director, namely for innovation and fishing development. As an EU fisheries expert, she participated in seminars about food legislation for fisheries and aquaculture products.
In 2009, she was appointed as Regional Minister for Maritime Affairs. From 2012 to 2015 she served as Regional Minister for Maritime Affairs and Rural Development, returning to be appointed Regional Minister for Maritime Affairs again from October 2015 to the present.
Mike Velings
A lifelong entrepreneur, Mike has spent decades jumpstarting a range of successful businesses. Among other ventures, he co-founded Connexie, which has helped catalyze a professional employment industry across the Netherlands. In addition, as a very active investor, he has helped build tens of different companies in a vast array of sectors, from software to fintech to organic farming.
He believes in the potential for business to create durable solutions to complex world problems. In 2011 he started dreaming up a way to transform the aquaculture industry through the right type of investment and in 2014 Mike officially launched Aqua-Spark, the first fund dedicated to sustainable aquaculture. With Aqua-Spark Mike sits on the Boards of Calysta, Proteon, Protix, Sogn Aqua, Hatch Blue and Fisher Piscultura, where his focus is growth, strategy, and furthering sustainability.
A lifelong entrepreneur, Mike has spent decades jumpstarting a range of successful businesses. Among other ventures, he co-founded Connexie, which has helped catalyze a professional employment industry across the Netherlands. In addition, as a very active investor, he has helped build tens of different companies in a vast array of sectors, from software to fintech to organic farming.
He believes in the potential for business to create durable solutions to complex world problems. In 2011 he started dreaming up a way to transform the aquaculture industry through the right type of investment and in 2014 Mike officially launched Aqua-Spark, the first fund dedicated to sustainable aquaculture. With Aqua-Spark Mike sits on the Boards of Calysta, Proteon, Protix, Sogn Aqua, Hatch Blue and Fisher Piscultura, where his focus is growth, strategy, and furthering sustainability.
Veronica Manfredi
Veronica Manfredi is the Director for Quality of Life in DG Environment since February 2018. A lawyer by background, Veronica deepened her knowledge of International and EU law in Rome, Turin, Kiel, Bruges and Brussels.
Her Directorate plays a pivotal role in leading Europe towards a Zero-Pollution ambition and contributes to tackle the Climate and Biodiversity crisis. It is indeed responsible for key EU policies for Clean and Well-Managed Water (including the protection all EU Freshwater and Marine environments, water reuse, prevention from Floods, compliance with high health standards for Drinking Water), Clean Air, control on Industrial Emissions and prevention of Industrial Accidents.
Her team also provides steady support to the work of the four Regional Sea Conventions (notably the HELCOM – Baltic Sea, OSPAR – North Atlantic Sea, Barcelona – Mediterranean Sea, and the Bucharest Conventions – Black Sea) and the International Commissions for the Protection of the Rhine and Danube rivers.
Veronica Manfredi is the Director for Quality of Life in DG Environment since February 2018. A lawyer by background, Veronica deepened her knowledge of International and EU law in Rome, Turin, Kiel, Bruges and Brussels.
Her Directorate plays a pivotal role in leading Europe towards a Zero-Pollution ambition and contributes to tackle the Climate and Biodiversity crisis. It is indeed responsible for key EU policies for Clean and Well-Managed Water (including the protection all EU Freshwater and Marine environments, water reuse, prevention from Floods, compliance with high health standards for Drinking Water), Clean Air, control on Industrial Emissions and prevention of Industrial Accidents.
Her team also provides steady support to the work of the four Regional Sea Conventions (notably the HELCOM – Baltic Sea, OSPAR – North Atlantic Sea, Barcelona – Mediterranean Sea, and the Bucharest Conventions – Black Sea) and the International Commissions for the Protection of the Rhine and Danube rivers.
Chris Atkinson
Chris Atkinson is Head of Standards at the Soil Association based in the UK. His work involves the development of private organic standards and influencing the development of regulations and policies that relate to the production of organic food. He is also a member of the Board of IFOAM Organics Europe – the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming.
Soil Association was one of the pioneering organisations that developed private standards for organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production in the 1990s prior to the adoption of harmonised European requirements in 2009. Chris chairs the IFOAM EU Aquaculture Expert Group and the IFOAM Aquaculture which brings together those involved in all aspects of organic aquaculture in Europe and around the globe respectively. IFOAM also advocates for and contributes to research projects to support the future development of the organic aquaculture sector.
Chris Atkinson is Head of Standards at the Soil Association based in the UK. His work involves the development of private organic standards and influencing the development of regulations and policies that relate to the production of organic food. He is also a member of the Board of IFOAM Organics Europe – the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming.
Soil Association was one of the pioneering organisations that developed private standards for organic aquaculture animal and seaweed production in the 1990s prior to the adoption of harmonised European requirements in 2009. Chris chairs the IFOAM EU Aquaculture Expert Group and the IFOAM Aquaculture which brings together those involved in all aspects of organic aquaculture in Europe and around the globe respectively. IFOAM also advocates for and contributes to research projects to support the future development of the organic aquaculture sector.
Marc-Philip Buckhout
Marc-Philip Buckhout has been Aquaculture Policy Officer with Seas At Risk for the last five years. He holds a master’s degree in European Studies from the University of Maastricht and a university certificate in sustainable aquaculture from the University of St. Andrews.
He has 13 years’ experience in EU environmental policy, alongside donor-funded development cooperation projects in Asia, Africa and Europe. In the past he covered the Vice-Chair position of the Aquaculture Advisory Council, as well as having been a Technical Committee member for the Global Aquaculture Alliance, providing technical input to the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Feed Mill Standard revision process.
Marc-Philip Buckhout has been Aquaculture Policy Officer with Seas At Risk for the last five years. He holds a master’s degree in European Studies from the University of Maastricht and a university certificate in sustainable aquaculture from the University of St. Andrews.
He has 13 years’ experience in EU environmental policy, alongside donor-funded development cooperation projects in Asia, Africa and Europe. In the past he covered the Vice-Chair position of the Aquaculture Advisory Council, as well as having been a Technical Committee member for the Global Aquaculture Alliance, providing technical input to the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Feed Mill Standard revision process.
Phil James
Phil James is a highly motivated science leader with decades of dedicated aquaculture experience, including 16 years at the New Zealand Water and Atmospheric research institute (NIWA), and eleven years at the Norwegian Institute of Food Fisheries and Aquaculture. He has a particular focus on aquaculture of invertebrate marine species and is currently coordinating the H2020 project AquaVitae, focusing on the sustainable development of low trophic aquaculture value chains in the Atlantic.
Phil James is a highly motivated science leader with decades of dedicated aquaculture experience, including 16 years at the New Zealand Water and Atmospheric research institute (NIWA), and eleven years at the Norwegian Institute of Food Fisheries and Aquaculture. He has a particular focus on aquaculture of invertebrate marine species and is currently coordinating the H2020 project AquaVitae, focusing on the sustainable development of low trophic aquaculture value chains in the Atlantic.
Anna Pyć
Anna Pyć is the owner of the PUSTELNIA Fish Farm located in South-Eastern Poland, producing carp and rainbow trout. She is also the Vice- President of the Polish Trout Breeders Association and Vice President of FEAP. She holds a Master Degree in Aquaculture Studies in University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.
She has worked as Common Fisheries Policy Specialist in the Agency of Modernisation and Restructuring of Agriculture, Poland, dealing with implementation of EU funds for fisheries sector. She was also “Baltic Fisheries” Project Manager in WWF Poland (2004-2006), and Marketing Manager in Aller Aqua – fish feed producer. Ms. Pyć has organized international conferences for professionals in aquaculture, like the International Sturgeon Conferences and International Carp Conferences (2006-2011).
Anna Pyć is the owner of the PUSTELNIA Fish Farm located in South-Eastern Poland, producing carp and rainbow trout. She is also the Vice- President of the Polish Trout Breeders Association and Vice President of FEAP. She holds a Master Degree in Aquaculture Studies in University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.
She has worked as Common Fisheries Policy Specialist in the Agency of Modernisation and Restructuring of Agriculture, Poland, dealing with implementation of EU funds for fisheries sector. She was also “Baltic Fisheries” Project Manager in WWF Poland (2004-2006), and Marketing Manager in Aller Aqua – fish feed producer. Ms. Pyć has organized international conferences for professionals in aquaculture, like the International Sturgeon Conferences and International Carp Conferences (2006-2011).
Aarti Ramachandran
Aarti Ramachandran is Director of Research & Engagements at the FAIRR Initiative, where she oversees the investor network’s collaborative engagements and research initiatives, including the ground-breaking Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index and the Coller FAIRR Climate Risk Tool.
Prior to this, she was Client Director at a global sustainability firm and served as a Public and Government Affairs Advisor at ExxonMobil for several years. In addition to her corporate experience, she has worked for two environmental non-profits and the U.S. Treasury and GE Capital.
Aarti holds an MA in International Affairs from Columbia University in New York, an MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and an MS in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University.
Aarti Ramachandran is Director of Research & Engagements at the FAIRR Initiative, where she oversees the investor network’s collaborative engagements and research initiatives, including the ground-breaking Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index and the Coller FAIRR Climate Risk Tool.
Prior to this, she was Client Director at a global sustainability firm and served as a Public and Government Affairs Advisor at ExxonMobil for several years. In addition to her corporate experience, she has worked for two environmental non-profits and the U.S. Treasury and GE Capital.
Aarti holds an MA in International Affairs from Columbia University in New York, an MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and an MS in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University.
John Bell
Dr John Bell is the”Healthy Planet” Director in DG Research & Innovation. He is responsible for leading the Research and Innovation transitions on Climate Change within planetary boundaries, Bioeconomy, Food Systems, Environment and Biodiversity, Oceans and Arctic, Circular Economy, Water and Bio-based innovations. This includes harnessing the investments of €10 billion Horizon Europe, Circular Bioeconomy, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, and Governing Board of €3.7 billion in Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking.
Dr John Bell is the”Healthy Planet” Director in DG Research & Innovation. He is responsible for leading the Research and Innovation transitions on Climate Change within planetary boundaries, Bioeconomy, Food Systems, Environment and Biodiversity, Oceans and Arctic, Circular Economy, Water and Bio-based innovations. This includes harnessing the investments of €10 billion Horizon Europe, Circular Bioeconomy, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, and Governing Board of €3.7 billion in Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking.
David Bassett
Employed by EATiP since 2017, David assumed the role of General Secretary at the beginning of 2021 and is responsible for the day to day management and strategic coordination of this European aquaculture technology and innovation platform. His previous role involved the project management of a Horizon 2020 funded international support action – EURASTiP – addressing the development of multi stakeholder platforms in south Asia and furthering synergies between the European and Asian aquaculture sectors.
David has worked with the industry since 2005, spending a decade as the Chief Executive of a UK producers association. Through this role he became active in European aquaculture, working with FEAP where he followed a number of EU FP6 & FP7 projects in addition to participating in meetings of the European Commission ACFA Working Group 2. Among other roles, David has served as a director of the Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum, worked on the steering committee of the WWF Aquaculture Dialogues (Rainbow Trout) and subsequently the Technical Advisory Group of the ASC and served as an industry representative on the management committee of the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling (UK).
Employed by EATiP since 2017, David assumed the role of General Secretary at the beginning of 2021 and is responsible for the day to day management and strategic coordination of this European aquaculture technology and innovation platform. His previous role involved the project management of a Horizon 2020 funded international support action – EURASTiP – addressing the development of multi stakeholder platforms in south Asia and furthering synergies between the European and Asian aquaculture sectors.
David has worked with the industry since 2005, spending a decade as the Chief Executive of a UK producers association. Through this role he became active in European aquaculture, working with FEAP where he followed a number of EU FP6 & FP7 projects in addition to participating in meetings of the European Commission ACFA Working Group 2. Among other roles, David has served as a director of the Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum, worked on the steering committee of the WWF Aquaculture Dialogues (Rainbow Trout) and subsequently the Technical Advisory Group of the ASC and served as an industry representative on the management committee of the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling (UK).
Bruno Guillaumie
Bruno Guillaumie is the European Mollusc Producers’ Association (EMPA) Secretary General since 2003. EMPA brings together the national organizations of the shellfish production sector from the 8 European countries representing about 7000 shellfish farms. He is also in charge of European affairs at the national committee on shellfish farming (CNC, EMPA’s founder member) that gathers 150 000 companies of the French shellfish branch.
He has been involved in previous EU funded projects (SEAFOOD+, CONSENSUS, EUROSHELL, SEAFOODtomorrow). More recently, he contributed to the creation of the Aquaculture Advisory Council and is appointed as the rapporteur of its Working Group on Shellfish.
He also has a previous extensive experience in the field of socio-economic studies in the sector of fisheries and aquaculture for which he produced numerous studies, provided French national technical assistance of the Community Initiative PESCA and animated a network of partners associated with the local development of areas dependent of the sea in France, particularly in employment and training, in respect of which he has coordinated several network projects co-financed by the European social fund.
Bruno Guillaumie is the European Mollusc Producers’ Association (EMPA) Secretary General since 2003. EMPA brings together the national organizations of the shellfish production sector from the 8 European countries representing about 7000 shellfish farms. He is also in charge of European affairs at the national committee on shellfish farming (CNC, EMPA’s founder member) that gathers 150 000 companies of the French shellfish branch.
He has been involved in previous EU funded projects (SEAFOOD+, CONSENSUS, EUROSHELL, SEAFOODtomorrow). More recently, he contributed to the creation of the Aquaculture Advisory Council and is appointed as the rapporteur of its Working Group on Shellfish.
He also has a previous extensive experience in the field of socio-economic studies in the sector of fisheries and aquaculture for which he produced numerous studies, provided French national technical assistance of the Community Initiative PESCA and animated a network of partners associated with the local development of areas dependent of the sea in France, particularly in employment and training, in respect of which he has coordinated several network projects co-financed by the European social fund.