The European Industrial Hemp Association announces an important leadership change: Lorenza Romanese will be stepping down as Managing Director, and Francesco Mirizzi, currently Senior Policy Advisor at EIHA, will take over the role.
Mr. Mirizzi has been part of the EIHA team for the past five years, where he has worked closely with members and stakeholders on all policy files. His expertise spans key dossiers such as feed, construction, food, and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is especially timely, as these dossiers are currently in active development at the EU level.
Ms. Romanese, who has led EIHA since 2019, was instrumental in establishing the association's Brussels presence and building up its influence at the EU level. Her strategic vision and relentless commitment over the past six years helped position hemp as a serious and growing sector in Europe. "It has been a privilege to lead EIHA through these transformative years. I am proud of what we've achieved together. Francesco's leadership comes at the right time—his topics are hot and his expertise unmatched. I'm not going far—I'll continue to support Francesco, the board, and all of you as an advisor, especially on the Novel Food Consortium," she states.
This announcement comes after the EIHA General Meeting on the 11th of June. While negotiations were already underway, Ms. Romanese was still in the middle of the transition process and no formal announcement was made. With everything now confirmed, we are pleased to share the news.
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