Ben Fairbrother

Ben Fairbrother has extensive experience within the European Commission since February 2010, holding key positions such as Deputy Head of Unit in DG AGRI, where contributions included the conception and implementation of rural development policy as part of the Common Agricultural Policy. Prior roles included significant responsibilities in interinstitutional relations and policy coordination, particularly regarding agricultural policy and financial oversight. Ben's earlier experience includes serving as Public Affairs Manager at ThyssenKrupp, where engagement with EU officials and analysis of policy discussions occurred, and as Head of Office for a Parliamentary Assistant in the European Parliament, focusing on trade politics. Ben holds a Master's Degree in Mass Communication, with minors in Political Science and American Studies from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, alongside additional education from Marymount University and the University of Notre Dame.