Julia BLEES joined EuRIC in December 2018. She is a fully qualified lawyer in Germany and completed a Master of Laws program in the United States. In addition to her studies in the United States, she interned at the World Bank’s Legal Vice Presidency in Washington, DC where she focused on anti-corruption issues. Julia previously worked in a Brussels-based consultancy advising multinational companies operating in a wide range of industry sectors, such as chemicals, automotive and oil & gas on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) matters.

Rikarnto BOUNTIS joined EuRIC in October 2020. He has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Patra and a master’s degree in Waste and Resource Management from the University of the West of Scotland. He speaks fluent Greek, Italian and English. After completing his studies, he acted as a consultant in the energy sector for a British consultancy, and then he joined amfori (the leading global business association for open and sustainable trade), as an environmental expert. At EuRIC, Rikarnto is managing technical issues that emerge from the interface between waste, chemicals and product legislations as well as relevant BREFs.

Nanett KALAPOS graduated from Budapest Business School with a bachelor’s degree in economics and tourism and is currently completing her Msc in Communication - Journalism and Media in Europe at VUB. She speaks fluent Hungarian (native), English and French. After having spent almost five years in the travel and tourism industry, Nanett continued her journey at the Council of the European Union where she perfected her clerical and organizational skills. She joined EuRIC in May 2019 where she looks after administrative matters, supports the organisation of events to promote the interests of the recycling industry and is responsible for the internal and external communication activities of EuRIC.