We challenge decision-makers to bring about positive change, and deliver coordinated advocacy and campaigns at EU level.
Our vision
A Europe that values and respects animals as sentient beings.
Our mission
As the pan-European animal protection organisation, the primary focus of Eurogroup for Animals is to work in the interest of animals towards a society in which they are valued and respected as sentient beings. Thanks to a united network, we protect animals by achieving better legislation, highest standards, enforcement and by driving societal change.
The voice for animals in Europe
For over 40 years, we have worked with our members to measurably improve the protection of animals.
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Our members
"Putting members at the core of our work” has been the motto of our organisation since 2014.
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Find out moreOur team
Our board consists of representatives from full member organisations.
Our team is grouped by policy area or by horizontal teams that work across all the dossiers.
Cristina Lopez-Perea
Political Adviser
Bethania Malmberg
Tim Robinson
Andreas Erler
Keri Tietge
Aquatic Animals Policy Officer
Iza Arrieta
Stephanie Ghislain
Maja Lisac
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Membership Assistant
Inês Grenho Ajuda
Sandra Moreau
Jürgen Plinz
Sophie De Jonckheere
Imane Aeraki
Maya Cygańska
Sarah Bedson
Aurélie Cassart
Daniela Yamamoto
Chris Sherwood
Shannon Huggard
Hanna Klosinska
Political Adviser Poland
Laurence Walder
Mpho Mary Hlalele
Sami Säynevirta
Giovanna Lastrucci
Flavia Piccari
Political Officer Italy
Benny Andersson, Treasurer
Jessie Fernandes
Political Adviser France
Carlos Jalil
Daniel Pérez Vega
Esther Bergmark
Julia Pochat
José Luis Murillo
Political Adviser Spain
Luísa Bastos
Gemma Willemsen, Vice-President
Léa Badoz
Ellen Greve
Francis Maugère
Josef Pfabigan
CEO, FOUR PAWS
Nick Clark
Elise Fleury
Roberto Bennati
Beta Ferro
Susanna Blattner
David van Gennep
Ruby Le Galle
Valérie Sturm
Political Adviser Germany
Valentyna Vozna
Lena Rohn
Laura Edwards
Political Officer Ireland
Doug Waley
Aquatic Animals Senior Specialist
Agnese Marcon
Elly von Jessen
Political Affairs Officer Netherlands
Ann De Greef
Dr Elena Nalon
Philip Lymbery, President
Marie Cochet
Laura Demaude
Bernard Van Heuverswyn
Camilla Björkbom
Alejandro Gil
Theresa Bonnici
Press Officer
Jonathan Sander
Myriam Vanderzwalmen
Iwona Mertin
Marta Klimczak
Dirk Verdonk
Jacopo Moccia
The European Parliament and us
As the leading animal welfare organisation in the EU, Eurogroup for Animals has been the secretariat for the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals since its inauguration.
