Who we are
ELPHA advocates for its members' interests by actively engaging with EU institutions, national governments, and international bodies. We work to ensure that EU policies support a competitive, thriving, and sustainable European Poultry sector that contributes significantly to Europe’s food security and economy.
Governance
Wout Van Wolfswinkel
President
Wout has been ELPHA's President since 2018.
Elected by the Executive Board, the President represents the association, chairs the Board meetings and the General assembly, and works with the secretariat, the Vice President, and the Treasurer on key matters.
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Executive Board
Composed of up to 8 members representing key sectors, the Board oversees management and administrative tasks, sets priorities, implements the General Assembly's decisions and approves the budget.
Gérard Lévêque
Global Manager Animal Health, Hendrix Genetics
(Vice President and President
of EPB)
Léopold
Von Drechsel
CEO, Wimex and President, European Poultry Club
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(Treasurer - Trade)
Pelayo Casanovas
General Manager, Hendrix Genetics division layers
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(EPB)
Olivier Rochard
Group Managing Director,
Hubbard
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(EPB)
Dominic Smith
Senior Director
of Operations,
Cobb Europe
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(EPB)
Magnus Swalander
Global Vice President for Products, Aviagen
(EPB)
Carl Destrooper
Owner, Incubel & Belgabroed
(Hatcheries | broilers)
Jordi Stoka
Manager, Miquel Avicola
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(Trade)
Richard Mach
Business Manager, Mach Drubez Company
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(Trade)
General Assembly
The General Assembly is made up of all full members of ELPHA. It holds the ultimate authority, electing the Executive Board and making key decisions, including approving the budget and statutes. It meets at least once a year to guide the association's overall direction.
Secretariat
Led by the Secretary General, who manages daily operations and implements decisions, the Secretariat plays
a vital role in the association's functioning.
