The IPIFF Secretariat

The IPIFF Secretariat manages the everyday activities of the organisation – from administrative and communication matters to organising the IPIFF events and interactions with policymakers.

For generic queries and questions, please contact this email address 📨
In case you have specific questions about how IPIFF works and its mandate, please contact the Secretariat.

Christophe Derrien – Secretary-General

Christophe Derrien is amongst Brussels’ public affairs veterans. With over 15  years’ experience in agrifood, Christophe leads the IPIFF Secretariat. 

Christophe played a leading role in the establishment of IPIFF as an EU umbrella organisation back in 2015. He is in charge of coordinating the outreach activities of the organisation, regulatory developments (e.g. animal feed, frass, new substrates), as well as the general management of the Secretariat and membership. 

Furthermore, Christophe coordinates the activities of several internal working fora (e.g. IPIFF Working Group on ‘Feed Hygiene & Animal Nutrition’ and IPIFF Knowledge Platform on ‘‘new feeding substrates’).  

Christophe is bilingual in French and English. He also speaks Spanish and some Dutch.

📠 Tel: +32 (0)2 893 20 21

📱   Mobile: +32 (0)4 86 44 94 76

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Steven Barbosa – Deputy Secretary General

Steven Barbosa is IPIFF’s Deputy-Secretary General. He possesses a solid background working with EU institutions for over 15 years.

Steven shares responsibilities with the IPIFF Secretary-General on the overall advocacy strategy and implementation, leading IPIFF’s outreach activities toward the EU Parliament or the Council. Steven Barbosa coordinates the “InnovProtein EU coalition” and oversees the policy monitoring and advocacy activities under the “Farm to Fork Strategy”. 

Under his responsibility also lies the Food and Novel Food policy, as well as the coordination of the IPIFF Working Group on “Food Safety & Consumer Information”. IPIFF’s Deputy Secretary-General represents our organisation in different EU platforms such as DG SANTE Advisory Groups, DG AGRI Civil Dialogue Groups, or the Aquaculture Advisory Council. Furthermore, Steven Barbosa coordinates together with Christophe Derrien IPIFF’s participation and involvement in EU-funded projects and consortiums. 

Steven speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Contacts:

📠 Tel: +32 (0)2 893 20 21

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Eduard Tsvetanov – Communications and PR Manager

Eduard Tsvetanov is a communications and public affairs professional with over 10 years’ experience. 

Eduard oversees IPIFF’s communications, media and PR activities in Brussels and across member states. A staunch supporter of media freedom, Eduard believes in 2-line media pitches, press materials under embargo, and in addressing tough questions head-on. 

In addition to the comms antics, Eduard is also directly involved in advocacy work with the European Parliament and the European Commission. He also chairs the Knowledge Platform on Communication bringing together comms experts from around the globe. 

Eduard was raised speaking English and Bulgarian. He also speaks Russian, and is currently learning French.

Contacts:

📠 Tel: +32 (0)2 893 20 21

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Federica Mazelli – Communication Advisor

Federica Mazelli joined the IPIFF Secretariat as Junior Communications Advisor in August 2023. Federica possesses 2 years’ experience, as well as a Master’s Degree in European Studies from KU Leuven. 

Federica supports the implementation of IPIFF’s communications strategy, assists in the outreach to EU policymakers, and helps coordinate IPIFF’s International policy and outreach activities. Federica also supports IPIFF’s head of communications with media relations.

In addition to her native Italian, she also speaks English, French, and a bit of Spanish.

Contacts:

📠 Tel: +32 (0)2 893 20 21

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