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Frank Mechielsen steps down as Director of Foodrise EU
Current Director Frank Mechielsen will step down from his role at Foodrise EU this summer to make room for new leadership.
The Hague, 7 April 2025
Frank Mechielsen will step down as Director of Foodrise in the EU in the summer of 2025 to make way for new leadership during a year of significant repositioning for the organisation. He will be succeeded by a new director, with the recruitment process starting today.
Mechielsen said:
“The past few years have been an incredible rollercoaster, working with an ambitious team to put Foodrise on the European map. I’m proud of the impact we’ve made through campaigns on meat and farmed fish, biomethane, and local food policy — all aimed at challenging and changing policies in both Brussels and The Hague. In collaboration with Foodrise in the UK and partners across the Netherlands and Europe, we’ve shown that the food transition can only be truly sustainable and just if all voices are heard. With changing times globally and an important organisational repositioning ahead, this feels like the right moment to pass the baton.”
Gemma Verhoeven, Chair of Foodrise EU, added:
“On behalf of the entire board, we are deeply grateful to Frank for his tireless dedication, professionalism, creativity, and passion in building Foodrise EU. We are impressed by the achievements of Frank and the team. The foundations have been laid, and we look forward to entering a new phase with a new director.”