CEO

Harmen is a passionate strategic leader devoted to climate change mitigation with 20 years’ experience in the sustainability sector in the field of water and renewable gas. He joined EBA in 2019 to steer the growth of the biogas sector in Europe as a sustainable and circular pathway for gas decarbonisation.

In addition to his role at EBA, Harmen holds different positions in instrumental organisations working towards climate change mitigation and the energy transition. As Vice-Chair of the United Nations ECE Gas Expert Group, he collaborates with global gas experts on sustainable development on the topic of gas. Additionally, he is a governing Board Member of the Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP), involving the European Commission, EU Member States and the biomethane value chain. Beside this he is also Director of the Transatlantic Climate Alliance.

Harmen is a Chemistry Engineer and holds a BSC on Business Administration. He speaks Dutch, English and German.

Policy Director

Anna Venturini is the Policy Director at the European Biogas Association. In 2022, Anna joined EBA to following policy dossiers in biogas and biomethane end uses, and managing our Working Groups on Transport and on Energy & Industry. She is now leading EBA Policy Team in shaping key policies for the biogases sector. Before joining EBA Team, Anna worked in Brussels for five years, first at the European Parliament, then as Policy and Communication Advisor in the transport sector. Anna graduated with a Master’s in European Studies at ULB in 2017 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Trieste.

Senior Policy Analyst

Anthony Lorin joined the EBA Policy Team in April 2021 to support and extend the policy work of EBA. He works on several files, including the revision of the Gas Package, and supports one of the EBA Working groups. 

Previously, Anthony worked for more than two years as an EU Affairs Analyst at GRDF, where he was responsible for legislative and policy watch, digital influence and the sustainable finance file; he was also active in event projects for the company, such as the European Utility Week/Enlit Europe.

Anthony holds a Master degree in International Relations from the University of Lyon III Jean-Moulin. In 2019, he completed a one-year Master program in EU funding and project applications at University Paris-Cergy.

Senior Policy Advisor

Lucile Sever is a Senior Policy Advisor in charge of following the Circular Economy dossiers. She is dealing with legislation related to agriculture and environment and coordinates the EBA Working Group Circular Economy.

Before joining the EBA in January 2023, Lucile worked for INRAE – the French Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment – for three years implementing the advocacy strategy of the Institute and assisting researchers in the emergence of new EU projects. Previously, Lucile worked as a public and legal affairs officer in the Wine and Spirits sector.

Lucile holds a master’s Degree in European Studies from the Catholic University of Louvain and a master’s degree in Vine and Wine Law from the University of Bordeaux.

Policy Officer

Grazia Vascello is the Policy Officer responsible for the sustainability aspects of the biogas and biomethane sector. She also manages the EBA Working Group dealing with related topics. Before joining the EBA team, Grazia worked as Project Coordinator for the Biomethane Industrial Partnership and, previously, as a legal advisor at the European Commission, in DG GROW. Prior to that, she worked as a consultant on the sustainable finance framework and published two guidelines: one on the implementation of the EU Taxonomy and one on the application of circular economy principles to the private sector’s procurement processes. Grazia is a qualified lawyer with a Law Degree from the University of Foggia and a Second-Level Master’s in Environmental Sustainability from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa.

Policy Officer

Anna Onida is the Policy Officer responsible for the transport and heating aspects of the biogas and biomethane sector. She also manages the EBA Working Group dealing with transport, energy and industry. Before that, she was a consultant in a public affairs agency dealing on energy, environment, transport and sustainability policies, where she provided strategic advice and support to clients on files under the Green Deal. She holds two Master’s Degrees in Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development from the University College of Dublin. 

Technical Manager

Anastasiya Agapova is Technical Manager at the European Biogas Association (EBA). She manages and coordinates the technical and project work within the EBA and supports EBA’s policy and communication work with technical knowledge and data. Anastasiya has over 9 years of academic and industrial experience in renewable energy sector and is adept at conducting research, developing innovative solutions and managing projects. Anastasiya holds PhD in Chemistry from Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT), Germany on the topic of sustainable hydrogen generation.

Technical and Project Advisor

Gabriella Papa is Technical and Project Advisor at EBA where she focuses on biogas related EU project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the technical aspects of EBA’s goals. Gabriella has a broad research experience in biomass conversion and background in biomass and soil chemistry. Before joining the EBA in 2022, Gabriella worked as a research fellow on topics related to the valorisation of organic waste and biogas production at University of Milan. Previously, from 2013 to 2019, she worked in the USA at LBNL on private-public projects focused on biofuels related biochemical production processes, and she handled, as Project Scientist-Process Analytical Chemist, the technical responsibilities in analytical and catalysis laboratories. Gabriella holds a MS in Agricultural Science and PhD in Agricultural Ecology.

Technical and Project Officer

George Osei Owusu started working as Technical and Project Officer at EBA in August 2022. He is mainly involved in EU projects on biogas and biomethane, predominantly on market research and the application of biogas in some EU countries, as well as the GreenMeUp project. George has background in Environmental Science, with a Masters degree from JUNIA ISA (France) where he specialised in Sustainable Management of Pollution (SMaP). He has gained experience in biogas production during his participation in the Interreg RAWFILL Project in 2021.

Technical and Project Officer

Pablo Molina joined the EBA in September 2024 as a Technical and Project Officer. He is actively involved in several Horizon Europe innovation projects, focusing on biohydrogen production and digestate management. Additionally, he monitors market trends across multiple EU countries and tracks the latest EU funding opportunities in the biomethane sector. Pablo has three years of experience in the biofuels sector, where he worked as an R&D Engineer on biodiesel and biogas projects. He holds a Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies for the Circular Economy from the University of Padova, where he conducted a Comprehensive Assessment of the current Biogas and Biomethane Production from Food Waste in the European Union: Processes, Legislation, Financing, Market Prospects, and Innovations, as his Master’s dissertation project.

Technical and Project Advisor

Zorica Ubiparip is a biotechnology expert with a PhD in bioscience engineering from Ghent University in Belgium and over 10 years of combined academic and professional experience in European research and innovation. She works at the intersection of science and real-world application — from synthetic biology and industrial biotech to today’s challenges in renewable energy and climate action. At EBA, she brings her technical insight to EU-funded projects supporting biogases and carbon circularity, with a focus on aligning science, policy, and industry to create practical solutions for a low-carbon future. Before joining EBA, Zorica contributed to applied, sustainability-focused research projects closely linked with industry.

Communications Director

Angela is the Communications Director of the EBA. She coordinates the communication strategy of the association since 2018. She has worked in the communication unit of different European organisations and has spent the last 10 years of her professional career in the energy sector. Her responsibilities include press relations, coordination of campaigns and publications, overseeing EBA’s digital presence and supervise the organisation of events. Angela holds an Executive Master’s in Communication and EU Policies, a Master’s in Journalism, and a Master’s in Translation Studies.

Senior Communications Officer

Fanny Lamon is a Senior Communications Officer at EBA, focussing on strategic communications, content production, external relations, and advocacy. She develops and implements communication strategies to engage stakeholders, enhance advocacy efforts, and build media relations. Fanny also oversees digital communications, including social media coordination, website management, and the bi-monthly newsletter, while supporting campaigns and dissemination activities for EU-funded projects. With experience in communications for international and European organisations, she holds a Master’s in Political Communication and Advocacy and a Bachelor’s in Journalism.

Communications Officer

Elisa Belaustegui is a Communications Officer at EBA, where she focuses on content creation, social media planning, website management, and strategic communications. Before joining EBA, Elisa gained valuable experience in the technology sector as part of the marketing and operations team, excelling in project management, digital communication, and content creation.

Events Manager

Luka joined the EBA team in 2025 to support the coordination and organisation of its flagship event, the European Biomethane Week. Previously, he worked as an events and project manager for various companies specialising in event production, digital marketing, communications, and e-commerce. He holds a bachelor’s degree in tourism studies.

Events Officer

Fiorella Cruz is an Events Officer at the European Biogas Association. She joined the EBA in 2023 to assist with the organisation of the European Biomethane Week and its flagship event, the European Biogas Conference. Prior to joining the EBA team, Fiorella worked in fields related to European affairs, energy, and sustainability. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in International Law, specialising in Human Rights and Environmental Law, at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Fiorella holds a Master’s degree in Public International Affairs from Luiss University in Rome and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidad del Norte in Colombia.

Senior Corporate Relations Advisor

Natalia Walczak started working for EBA in September 2022. She looks after corporate relations and membership services. Before joining the EBA team, Natalia worked for several Brussels-based organisations, focusing on energy, transport and circular economy topics. She holds LLM degree in Energy and Climate Law from Groningen University, the Netherlands, as well as Law degree from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland.

Executive Assistant

Vinciane joined EBA in April 2020 as Executive Assistant. She has worked as Secretary and Assistant over the last 25 years. She has more than 20 years of experience within associations in Brussels. She has a multitask role at EBA and is among others supporting the team in office management, administration, finance and EU projects.

Finance Officer

With over 20 years of multidisciplinary background in financial management, project leadership, and international development, Gustavo is currently leading strategic financial operations at EBA.

Prior to EBA, Gustavo held leadership positions at public and nonprofit sectors, managing multimillion-euro budgets across complex humanitarian missions in over a dozen countries. His career also includes roles in government, international education, and strategic consultancy, with strong focus on operational excellence with cross-cultural teams.

Gustavo holds a degree in Naval Science with Electronic Engineering from the Brazilian Naval Academy and a Master’s degree in International Relations from King’s College London. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Vlerick Business School, focusing on sustainable finance, strategy, and innovation. A dual Belgian-Brazilian national, Gustavo speaks Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.

Project Advisor

Giulia Rossi is Project Advisor at the European Biogas Association, where she coordinates the European Renewable Gas Training Centre and other key projects on biogases. She also focuses on strategic communications and membership services.

Before joining EBA, Giulia worked at the Biomethane Industrial Partnership and the BEREC Office, where she supported the ‘Sustainability’ Working Group. She also served as Energy and Environmental Assistant at the Italian Embassy in Vilnius. Giulia holds a Master’s Degree in European Studies and graduated with a thesis on the role of LNG as a transitional fuel towards green gases.

Policy Assistant

Mariona Campmajó is a Policy Assistant at EBA. She supports the Policy Team’s work on biogas and biomethane policies, contributing to advocacy efforts, research, and stakeholder engagement. Before joining EBA, she worked at Catalonia Trade & Investment, focusing on sustainability-related EU funding programs and policy research in renewable energy. She also gained experience at the European Commission’s DG REGIO, working on regional development programs. Mariona holds a Master’s degree in International Public Management and Policy from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Events Assistant

Elisabetta Colantonio joined the European Biogas Association as an Events Assistant, where she contributes to the coordination and organisation of the European Biomethane Week. She holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Université Libre de Bruxelles and has gained valuable experience in events, communications, and project support within the energy sector and non-profit organisations.