Secretariat

  • Emmanuel Katrakis

    Secretary General
    Emmanuel Katrakis

    Emmanuel KATRAKIS joined EuRIC in September 2014, at the time the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation was created. Since then, Emmanuel is working on the smooth development of the Confederation. Prior to joining, he worked in an international law firm and two industry associations where he gained an in-depth experience in association management. Owing to his presence in Brussels for over seven years, he has developed a strong knowledge of European affairs and advocacy as well as a proven track-record in defending various industrial sectors. Emmanuel is graduated in European law from the College of Europe in Bruges.

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  • Peter Čech

    Policy Officer
    Peter Čech

    Peter ČECH joined EuRIC in September 2015. He has a strong academic background in European law and economics and has gained a practical experience in law and EU affairs owing to his working experiences at Europe Direct – EU’s Direct central information service – and in a law firm. Peter speaks fluently English, German, Slovak and Czech.

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  • Mélissa Zill

    Scientific Officer
    Mélissa Zill

    Mélissa ZILL is an engineer by training with a specialisation in toxicology, ecotoxicology, chemical risk assessment and risk management. She completed her master degree by a traineeship in ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency. Mélissa's main responsibilities include the Waste Treatment BREF document, issues linked to the interplay between waste and chemicals legislation and WEEE.

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  • Ana Ledesma Claros

    Administrative and Communication Assistant
    Ana Ledesma Claros

    Ana LEDESMA is a translator and interpreter with a Master's degree in International Law and International Relations. She has worked as a Language Assistant in Germany and as an Administrative Assistant for a financial company in Spain. She was a translator trainee in the European Parliament's DG TRAD (Spanish Unit) in Luxembourg from July 2017 to December 2017. Ana speaks Spanish, English, German and French and joined EuRIC in April 2018.

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