The Team
Managing Director: Paul Voss
Policy & European Affairs: Eloi Piel, Ingo Wagner, Simas Gerdvila, Inés Arias Iglesias
External Relations & Communications: Dana Popp, Viola Schmidt
DHC+ Technology Platform: Alessandro Provaggi, Aksana Krasatsenka, Ingo Wagner, Inés Arias Iglesias, Sofia Lettenbichler, Gabriele Pesce
Operations & Events: Silke Schlinnertz, Pauline Benoit, Crélida Mata, Muriel Piret
Paul Voss
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Managing Director
Paul Voss joined Euroheat & Power at the beginning of November 2013 from Danfoss District Energy, a global leader in energy efficient technology and solutions.
He has an in-depth understanding of EU policy and first-hand experience in managing cooperation between the private and public sectors in pursuit of shared goals.
Paul’s primary responsibilities involve the general management of the association and its staff, leadership in the conception and implementation of the association’s strategy and policy agenda, development and maintenance of Euroheat & Power’s relations with key stakeholders (EU policy-makers, international institutions, representative organisations in the energy sector) as well as representing the association and the wider district energy sector.
Languages: English and French
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 15
Email: director@euroheat.org
Eloi Piel
Head of Policy & European Affairs
Eloi joined Euroheat & Power in 2002 and since January 2014 he supervises the policy unit. Eloi has over 10 years experience in energy policy and lobbying in Brussels. Prior to joining Euroheat & Power, he worked for the European Commission and Gaz de France in Central Europe.
Within Euroheat & Power, Eloi is in charge of regulatory and legislative affairs and the policy unit.
Languages: English, French and German
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 14
Email: ep@euroheat.org
Ingo Wagner
Policy Manager
Since joining EHP and DHC+ in January 2013, Ingo has divided his work between Euroheat & Power and the DHC+ Technology Platform. Starting as Project & Communication Officer he took on parts of EHP’s policy work quickly and subsequently adjusted to Policy & Project Officer. After the end of the IEE-projects he was entrusted with in 2015, he was promoted to Policy Manager in 2016.
For Euroheat & Power he deals with a variety policy fields mainly focusing on the wider efficiency sphere and questions around system integration, including buildings, industry and others. Ingo has the lead on building-related regulation and technical questions as well as on the matter of cooling. He coordinates the work of EHP’s working groups on Resource Efficiency (buildings, standardization, technical issues) and District Cooling. Ingo represents EHP in several committees and organisations such as the Coalition for Energy Saving’s advocacy working groups and the CEN TC371 WG1 & CEN TC228 WG4, and also coordinates the cross-sectoral forum on cooling (coolingEU).
For the DHC+ Technology Platform he is active in the collaboration with projects through participation in advisory boards but mainly focuses on matters in the field of research policy. Ingo is in charge of DHC+’s research advocacy, i.e. mainly the platform’s involvement in the SET-Plan process and H2020. Therefore, he coordinates the platform’s WG Research Policy and represents DHC+ in several SET-Plan governance structures such as the Governing Board of ETIP SNET and the Working Group on Efficiency in Industry. As manager in charge of DHC+’s external representation in the research policy field, Ingo was elected member of the Knowledge4Innovation management board and represents DHC+ in Eufores.
Languages: English, Dutch and German
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 18
Email: iw@euroheat.org
Simas Gerdvila
Policy Officer
Simas joined Euroheat & Power in June 2016.
He is responsible for a number of environmental policy areas such as carbon market, bioenergy, industrial emissions, circular economy and others. In particular, he is in charge of policy advocacy work with regards to the review of the EU Emission Scheme Directive, the sustainability criteria for bioenergy, waste-to-energy policies and the cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA). In addition, Simas is leading the Euroheat & Power certification work.
Prior to joining Euroheat & Power, Simas spent three years at the public affairs consultancy in Brussels working on technology and energy policies and helping companies develop their government affairs capabilities. He also worked in the European Commission’s Legal Service where he focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Languages: English, Lithuanian
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 17
Email: sg@euroheat.org
Inés Arias Iglesias
Policy & Project Officer
Inés joined Euroheat & Power with the Erasmus Internship Programme in 2015 and since January 2016, she is a permanent member of staff.
Her role in Euroheat & Power is to monitor and research regulatory and legislative developments in environment and general energy policy framework with emphasis on energy efficiency/buildings policies and to participate in lobbying activities. Inés also develops a cross-sectoral forum on cooling (coolingEU) and deals with the development of events programmes.
For the DHC+ Technology Platform, Inés is responsible for the platform’s participation in the SDHp2m project and she is the lead organiser of the DHC+ Summer School.
Before joining Euroheat & Power, she collaborated as an Assistant Scholar in the Investigation Group of Audiovisual Studies of the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
Inés holds a degree in Communication from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) and a Masters degree in International Affairs and European Studies from the University of Aalborg (Denmark).
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and some French.
Telephone: +32 2 740 21 24
Email: ia@euroheat.org
Dana Popp
External Relations & Communications Manager
Dana joined Euroheat & Power on 1 September 2014. She has 10 years of Brussels’ experience in international communications, EU level interest representation and association management. She has extensive knowledge of energy and climate issues, and particularly of the heating industry, having previously led the public affairs activities for the European Heating Industry Association.
Within EHP, Dana is responsible for the development and implementation of the overall Euroheat & Power communications strategy, external communication tools (publications, digital advocacy including social media), media relations. She also coordinates the Euroheat & Power Communications Network.
Languages: English, French, Dutch, Italian and Romanian
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 11
Email: communications@euroheat.org or dp@euroheat.org
Viola Schmidt
Communications Trainee
Viola has joined the team in September 2018 as an intern in the context of her master programme “European Public Administration” in Germany and at Sciences Po Strasbourg. She has one year work experience in the interurban administration of the “Landschaftsverband Westfalen Lippe” as an official in charge of refugee aid. She holds a “Bachelor of Laws” of a dual study programme. Viola studied for her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Applied Sciences in Münster and at the Institut Universitaire de Technologies in Grenoble.
At EHP she will be supporting the execution of the communication strategy of the EHP as well as the internal and external communication of EHP and DHC+.
Languages: German, English, French
Direct telephone: + 32 2 740 21 12
Email: intern@euroheat.org
Alessandro Provaggi
Head of the DHC+ Technology Platform
Alessandro Provaggi leads the DHC+ Technology Platform at Euroheat & Power since March 2015. Alessandro’s main duties involve the general and strategic management of the DHC+ activities and its team. He is responsible for developing and coordinating DHC+ members’ relations and continuous engagement. In relation to EU projects, he plans and monitors tasks and supports the daily work of the rest of team. He represents DHC+ towards key stakeholders, provides strategy and content in external communications and supervises the research policy agenda.
Passionate about getting to a 100% sustainable energy model as soon as possible, Alessandro has more than 10 years of experience in EU policy, project management and communications, mostly in energy. Before joining Euroheat & Power, he worked for EUREC as the Coordinator of the European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling, and previously for the European Commission (EuropeAid) and the European Parliament. He is a former Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and he studied at Bologna University, Madrid Complutense, Solvay Brussels School and Boston University.
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian and some Dutch
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 13
Email: ap@euroheat.org
Aksana Krasatsenka
Project & Communication Officer
Aksana joined Euroheat & Power in February 2013, and since January 2014 she is a dedicated member of the DHC+ team.
Aksana is involved in a number of EU funded projects (such as Heat Roadmap Europe 4, ReUseHeat and Upgrade DH) leading communication and dissemination activities. On the communication side, she is responsible for the organisation of DHC+ related events, management of the website, members engagement, promotion of district energy research & innovation through publications and social media activities. In addition, she coordinates the work of the Education & Training working group and supports the organisation of the DHC+ Student Awards.
After graduation in European law and politics from the Universities of Bordeaux (FR) and Minsk (BY), Aksana completed an internship in legal and public affairs within an international law firm and another Brussels based association.
Languages: Russian, English, French as well as some Spanish and Dutch
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 12
Email: ak@euroheat.org
Sofia Lettenbichler
Project Officer
Sofia Lettenbichler works as project officer with a focus on sustainable cities at Euroheat & Power since October 2016. She leads the communication and dissemination activities of the STORM and PLANHEAT projects on behalf of DHC+.
Sofia studied for her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at Innsbruck University and Sciences Po Lyon. At the University of Leiden, she completed a Research Master in Political Science and Public Administration. She also holds a Diploma (BA+MA) in English and American Studies.
Her previous experience includes advocacy and policy work as well as project management. She has worked on EU-funded projects in the field of ICT, energy and environment and international cooperation, especially with Asian countries.
Languages: English, German and French
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 23
Email: sl@euroheat.org
Gabriele Pesce
Project Officer
Gabriele joined Euroheat & Power on 1 June 2018. He holds a Master degree in international relations and a postgraduate degree in diplomatic studies. He is specialised in project management with vast experience in preparation, design and management of EU projects and tenders within different financing programmes.
At EHP, Gabriele organises, coordinates and supports the DHC+ team and the Euroheat accountant in managing financial aspects, related to EU projects. He also advises the Head of DHC+ and the Euroheat Managing Director on EU project general management and in the planning and management of resources. Alongside, he manages the contribution of DHC+ to the TEMPO and COOL DH projects funded by H2020, mainly in the area of communication.
Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish and some Portuguese, German and Dutch
Telephone: +32 2 740 21 10
Email: gp@euroheat.org
Silke Schlinnertz
Head of Operations & Events
Silke was appointed to the role of Head of Operations in January 2014, having previously occupied the position of Communications and Events Manager at Euroheat & Power.
Silke is in charge of the oversight and management of the Euroheat & Power office, events organisation and relations with Euroheat & Power members and partners.
Silke joined Euroheat & Power in March 2011 from Colloquium Brussels, an international Events agency. Silke possesses more than 10 years of experience in strategic marketing and event organisation.
Languages: English, French and German
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 10
Email: sis@euroheat.org
Pauline Benoit
Marketing & Events Assistant
Pauline completed her Bachelor of Business Administration at Neoma Business School and a Master in International Management at Toulouse Business School. During her studies she held internships and positions around the world (Spain, France, China, Luxembourg…).
She supports the team in a range of activities focusing on marketing and events projects.
Languages: English and French
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 20
Email: events@euroheat.org
Crélida Mata
Office Assistant
Crélida joined Euroheat in December 2017. After completing her degree in Political Science at Birkbeck University of London, she has worked in various international companies, most notably in the insurance and transport sectors. At Euroheat & Power, she is in charge of general day-to-day office matters and administration (members and suppliers liaison), database management in addition to providing support to the managing director and the entire team.
Languages: English, Portuguese, French and Spanish
Direct telephone: +32 2 740 21 10
Email: office@euroheat.org
Muriel Piret
Muriel works as an independent contractor for Euroheat & Power and is in charge of all financial matters, bookkeeping and credit control, HR administration and legal administration matters.
Languages: English and French
Telephone: +32 2 740 21 10
Email: accounts@euroheat.org
