Joanna is currently the Secretary General of a European non-for profit association and the Regulatory Affairs Manager for an international food ingredient association and for a European food ingredient association. Before joining ECCO, Joanna held the position of Regulatory Affairs Associate at a well-known Belgian-based food company, having previously spent five years at a leading food law firm as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist advising both corporate and association clients in the area of EU food and drug law. With a Masters in European Studies with a special focus on European and International Law including Food Law, Joanna has an in-depth knowledge of the functioning of the EU and its decision-making process. She is fluent in English, German, Polish (mother tongue) and has a good knowledge of Spanish.