Who we are

Yves is an agronomist and economist. He was senior advisor to European Commissioner for agriculture and rural development during the last CAP reform. Before that Yves worked in the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Paris, and advised food companies and governments in London, Brussels, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia. He has an in-depth knowledge of international negotiations, agriculture and food policies.

Luc has an extensive experience in European politics. He has served the European Parliament as the spokesperson for a political group & the European Commission as political and communication advisor to the Commissioner for agriculture and rural development. Previously, he worked as a journalist, reporting on EU affairs.

Paolo Di Stefano is a seasoned expert in sustainable agriculture and food policies with a strong EU and international background. Since October 2024, he has been Executive Director of Eat Europe. He previously led the Brussels Office of Coldiretti, Italy’s largest farmers’ association, for 7 years, working closely with EU institutions, NGOs, and agri-food stakeholders. He also chaired the Value Chain Working Group of the World Farmers Organisation. Paolo has worked in EU Public Affairs in Brussels since 2002, including at the European Commission as a Legal Officer in competition policy.

Former Deputy Director General in DG AGRI, João is a senior expert at Farm Europe. Joao has held multiple top-level positions in the European Commission in DG AGRI. He has also served as European Union Ambassador to Brazil. Joao has extensive experience in multilateral and bilateral trade relations. He brings over 30 years of top European government trade and agriculture policy as well as private sector experience.

Morgane is an agricultural engineer, specialising in social sciences and agronomy. Her background allows her to synthesise agricultural development, environment, resource management and territorial projects. At Farm Europe, she is in charge of the study coordination, agricultural and digital transition and strategic analysis of the development of agricultural and agri-food sectors.

Alessandra is an Economist, holding a Master’s degree in Economic Analysis and European Policy. During her studies at Solvay School of Economics and Management, she followed econometrics, statistics and data analysis classes, where she got acquainted to the world of data. At Farm Europe, she works as a data analyst and coordinates European projects.

Micol holds a Master’s in European Affairs from Sciences Po Paris, with a specialisation in European law and institutions. Before joining Farm Europe, she gained experience in public affairs, European studies and project management. Now, as a Policy Officer at Farm Europe, specializing in Environment and Climate, Micol supports the think tank’s mission by working on key EU agricultural policy topics.

Noelia is a graduate in Legal Translation with experience in communications and conference management in the agrifood sector, and translation at EU institutions. With a strong interest in event planning and EU affairs, she now works as an Event and Office Manager at Farm Europe. In this role, she helps organizing high-level events and ensures the smooth running of the office.

Agro-economist engineer by education, Clémence also holds a Master’s degree in European Affairs from Sciences Po Rennes. Before joining Farm Europe, she gained experience throughout the agri-food chain: farm, dairy industry, bank, lobby, think tank and European Commission (DG AGRI). As a Policy Officer at Farm Europe, Clémence is in charge of European agricultural and food policies.