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.
Chris Sherwood
Philip Lymbery, President
Valérie Sturm
Political Adviser Germany
Lena Rohn
Esther Bergmark
Jonathan Sander
Ann De Greef
Julia Pochat
Myriam Vanderzwalmen
Shannon Huggard
Josef Pfabigan
CEO, FOUR PAWS
Laurence Walder
Sandra Moreau
Sophie De Jonckheere
Sami Säynevirta
Sarah Bedson
Hanna Klosinska
Political Adviser Poland
Carlos Jalil
Mpho Mary Hlalele
Maya Cygańska
Camilla Björkbom
Jacopo Moccia
Nick Clark
Bernard Van Heuverswyn
Daniela Yamamoto
Iza Arrieta
Ellen Greve
Ruby Le Galle
Dr Elena Nalon
Aurélie Cassart
Inês Grenho Ajuda
Jürgen Plinz
Marta Klimczak
Elise Fleury
José Luis Murillo
Political Adviser Spain
Tim Robinson
Flavia Piccari
Political Officer Italy
Francis Maugère
Roberto Bennati
Elly von Jessen
Political Affairs Officer Netherlands
Gemma Willemsen, Vice-President
Giovanna Lastrucci
Stephanie Ghislain
Iwona Mertin
Valentyna Vozna
Marie Cochet
Luísa Bastos
Agnese Marcon
Keri Tietge
Aquatic Animals Policy Officer
Laura Demaude
Jessie Fernandes
Political Adviser France
Bethania Malmberg
Léa Badoz
Alejandro Gil
Doug Waley
Aquatic Animals Senior Specialist
David van Gennep
Andreas Erler
Beta Ferro
Maja Lisac
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Membership Assistant
Imane Aeraki
Susanna Blattner
Dirk Verdonk
Benny Andersson, Treasurer
Daniel Pérez Vega
Theresa Bonnici
Press Officer
Laura Edwards
Political Officer Ireland
Cristina Lopez-Perea
Political Adviser
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.
