Welcoming our new colleagues

Kseniia Kiuiko

Born in the Eastern part of Ukraine, Kseniia realised early in life that making a change requires concerted actions and genuine will. Through her voluntary work in the European Youth Parliament of Ukraine, she promoted European Union values to the Ukrainian youth. From the first social media campaign about UN Sustainability Goals to national events she organised with Luxembourg Climate Pact Ambassadors, Kseniia has been passionate about exploring communication tools that could spark positive changes in society. We are happy to have Kseniia reinforce our communications team as Communications Assistant.

Riccardo Zanetti

Riccardo is a 26-year-old from a small town in north-eastern Italy. He is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s degree in PPE from the University of Venice and a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Sussex. Driven by his passion for communication, Riccardo honed his skills during a one-year traineeship in communications and stakeholder relations at the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the EU authority managing plant variety rights. Excitedly joining IFOAM Organics Europe as Communications Assistant, Riccardo looks forward to contributing to content generation, media, events-related communications, and managing communication tools. Eager to make a mark, he is enthusiastic about being part of the team and shaping the narrative of organic’s sustainability.

Maximilian Engel

Max, a versatile individual with a diverse skill set, has seamlessly navigated various professional roles, ranging from sustainability and communications consulting to translation and co-founding a business centred around agroforestry foods sourced from the Amazon. His unwavering commitment to addressing rainforest-related challenges is evident in his involvement with impactful initiatives, such as spearheading solar projects in indigenous territories and fostering the growth of Amazon-based start-ups. Max, armed with an MSc in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University, now brings his expertise and passion to the forefront as he joyfully takes on the role of Political Communications Officer at IFOAM Organics. In this capacity, he eagerly contributes to amplifying the diverse voice of Europe’s organic movement within the policy team.