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Alex Holst

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy Head of Policy at the Good Food Institute Europe

  • Education

    • Maastricht University

      2014 - 2015
      Master’s Degree Public Policy

      Activities and Societies: Journal Committee of the United Nations Student Association Maastricht Courses in public policy analysis, public economics and econometrics with focus on governance processes and policy evaluation. Specialization in risk and vulnerability assessment, adaptive governance, regulatory regimes and risk communication.

    • The University of Göttingen

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor's Degree Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

      Activities and Societies: IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) Training in broad natural sciences, statistics, applied geology and environmental sciences.Thesis topic: Potential of waste and residues as sustainable sources for bio-energy

    • Institute for European Studies, VUB

      2018 - 2019
      Postgraduate Certificate Public Policy Analysis

      In-depth study programme on EU institutions and political decision-making.

  • Experience

    • Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association

      Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
      Young Professional

      Project management and capacity building for decentralized solid waste management projects in Indonesia.

    • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

      Sept 2015 - Mar 2018

      Technical Advisor working to improve climate governance in West Africa. Climate change adaptation, climate finance, and monitoring & evaluation. Climate policy and international negotiations around COP21 and the Paris Agreement.

      • Junior Advisor

        Sept 2016 - Mar 2018

      • Consultant

        Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

      • Intern

        Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

    • Good Food Institute Europe

      Jun 2019 - now

      Leading EU policy advocacy to advance plant-based, fermentation-made, and cultivated meat for the benefit of people, animals, and our planet.

      • Deputy Head of Policy

        Jun 2024 - now

      • Senior Policy Manager

        Feb 2022 - May 2024

      • Policy Manager

        Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

      • EU Public Affairs Fellow

        Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

    • European Alliance for Plant-based Foods

      Sept 2020 - now
      Steering Committee Member

      The European Alliance for Plant-based Foods (EAPF) brings together like-minded organisations around a unique mission: to put plant-based foods at the heart of the transition towards more sustainable and healthy food systems. GFI Europe is a founding member of EAPF.

  • Licenses & Certifications