The European Food Safety Authority
Victor Lopez Saavedra is currently serving as the Strategic Engagement and External Relations Coordinator at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) since September 2022, where key responsibilities include advising senior management and setting strategic objectives for scientific cooperation. Prior experience includes roles as a Brussels Liaison Officer at Grupo Tragsa, and Senior Manager for Partnerships at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), alongside various positions in prominent organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank and FAO. Victor holds multiple advanced degrees, including an Executive Master in Management of International Organizations from SDA Bocconi, and possesses extensive expertise in public-private partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication across various sectors, with a strong foundation in law and international marketing.
The European Food Safety Authority
EFSA is the EU risk assessment body for food and feed safety. It provides independent scientific advice to risk managers.