The Team

The GIRP Secretariat is responsible for the coordination of GIRP’s activities and provides advice and consultancy services. Based in Brussels, the Secretariat synergizes the needs and actions of the organisation and is proactively involved in the European legislative process ensuring the optimum result for our members. The team is composed of highly motivated and experienced professionals who take care of every need of GIRP members and keep them up-to-date on current policy developments.

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PAULINE FOUCHER

Pauline is the Senior Manager Public Affairs for the European Healthcare Distribution Association (GIRP). Pauline is responsible for the conception and publication of external communication material, conference content organisation (conference programmes, speakers, briefings,…), the ongoing relationship with GIRP retail partners and development of new information sessions as part of the event strategy.

Prior to working for GIRP, Pauline held the position of Press Attaché at the Embassy of France in New Zealand. She also worked as Communication and Liaison officer on the European project Link:Ed. Pauline studied Communication strategy and Event management at IAE Lille, Ecole universitaire de management. She speaks fluently French and English and understands Spanish.

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CLARE BIRMINGHAM

Clare is the Communications and Public Affairs Executive for the European Healthcare Distribution Association (GIRP). Clare is responsible for leading the creation, development, and distribution of all communications on behalf of the Association, as well as providing support to organise conference content (conference programmes, speakers, briefings), organises the European Healthcare Value Chain Network Forum, and provides general assistance to the industry members. 

Prior to joining GIRP, Clare graduated with honors from Clark University and the London School of Economics with a dual degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Clare also holds a Masters in European Policy and Global Affairs from l’Université Catholique de Lille. She is bilingual in French and English. 

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BEATRICE D'ANTUONO

Beatrice is the Events and Administration Assistant for the European Healthcare Distribution Association (GIRP). Beatrice is responsible for managing and supervising events and conference logistics and for cooperating with other departments in meeting customers’ requirements or needs. She also provides general assistance in all administrative processes.

After a BA in Linguistic Mediation from the University of Milan, Beatrice obtained a Joint MA (University of Milan - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) in Languages and Cultures for International Cooperation and Communication, graduating with honours.

Upon completion of her MA, she worked as a Project Manager at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico City. Before joining GIRP, she was a Front Desk Receptionist, Events Project Manager, and Executive CEO Assistant for companies and luxury hotels in Italy, Spain, Germany, and Mexico. Beatrice speaks Italian, English, Spanish, and German.

 

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ORLA FINNERTY

 

Orla is the Regulatory Affairs Executive for the European Healthcare Distribution Association (GIRP). Orla is responsible for various Committee meetings of the association including legal affairs, technical affairs, and the European Green Deal. She also works on several projects of GIRP, organises the Supply Chain Conference, and provides general assistance to the industry members.

 

After having graduated from University College Cork, Ireland with a joint Bachelors degree in Law and French, Orla did a Master of Laws degree in International Economic Law in Edinburgh, Scotland. Following her Masters, she completed a traineeship in DG TRADE in the European Commission. Orla speaks English, Irish and French.

PHILIPPE MICHOTTE

Company : Camtec SPRL

Philippe provides GIRP continuous IT technical support monitoring and maintaining the computer systems and networks of our organisation. He speaks fluent English besides his native French.

We are looking for interns to join our team in Autumn 2023. If you are interested, please don't hesitate to apply! You can find the internship offer here: https://girp.eu/sites/default/files/2023-03/GIRP%20Traineeship%20-%20Autumn%202023.pdf