The IPIFF Secretariat
Christophe Derrien – Secretary-General
Christophe Derrien is in charge of coordinating the advocacy and outreach activities of the organisation, regulatory developments (e.g. animal feed, frass, new substrates) and the general management of the Secretariat.
Contacts:
📠 Tel: +32 (0)2 743 29 97
📱 Mobile: +32 (0)4 86 44 94 76
Maximilian Beiter – Regulatory Affairs Manager
Maximilian Beiter is primarily in charge of insects as food developments (e.g. Working Group on ‘Food safety and consumers’ information’, novel food). Among others, he is also responsible for the ‘EU Farm to Fork’ (F2F) strategy (e.g. organic production) and outreach towards the European Parliament.
Contact:
📠 Tel: +32(0)2 743 29 97
Constantin Muraru – Communication and Research Manager
Constantin Muraru is responsible for managing the overall communication strategy of the organisation, as well as the activities related to research (e.g. Horizon Europe). In addition, he is also in charge of international policy and outreach activities.
Contacts:
📠 Tel: +32(0)2 743 29 97
Alice Grassi – Communication Advisor
Alice Grassi is in charge of supporting IPIFF’s external and internal communication activities (e.g. media interactions, social media and newsletters). She is also responsible for organising IPIFF events and requests from external stakeholders.
Contacts:
📠 Tel: +32(0)2 743 29 97
Somaya Naser El Deen – Trainee and Scientific Support
Somaya Naser El Deen is in charge of supporting the activities on insect frass, new feeding substrates and research. She is also supporting the activities regarding the IPIFF ‘Guide on Good Hygiene Practices’.
Contacts:
📠 Tel: +32(0)2 743 29 97