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Álvaro completed his Mechanical Engineering degree in 2019 and his MBA in 2021. Before joining CERN, he worked in procurement activities in the packaging sector, participated in an engineering research project and worked during 2021 in the Trade Commission of the Embassy of Spain in Chicago.

Elizabeth completed her undergraduate degree in Law and her MA in EU Studies in Spain. Prior to joining CERN as a Procurement Officer in the Supplies section, she worked several years in procurement operations for a multinational company within the retail sector, as well as in project and supplier management for the provision of services in the legal industry.

Thomas is an experienced procurement professional with over 10 years of expertise in procurement and supply chain. He holds a Level 5 CIPS qualification. Prior to joining CERN, Thomas worked across various industries, including telecommunications, engineering, facilities management, and retail, where he gained extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contract law, negotiation, and supplier relationship management with a diverse range of international companies.

Antoine completed an Engineer Master’s degree in Electronics and Signals Processing from CPE Lyon (France) in 2003 , a Master’s degree in General Management from IAE Aix-en-Provence (France) in 2004 and the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI in 2008. Before joining CERN, he managed procurement and contract management activities on major engineering construction projects and contracts, in the nuclear industry, including 10 years on the ITER Project as employee of ITER Organization.

He joined the Procurement Service as a Procurement Officer in March 2025.

Always believed in working for a purpose, chose to study in International Cooperation & Development and Sustainability.

Subjected to a deep international exposure thanks to professional international travelling as a Sustainability and Social impact specialist for multinational companies. Dreaming of making a difference by deeply valuing diversity and the importance of preserving it culturally and environmentally.

Bethan holds a BSc in Physical Geography and an MSc in Management from Swansea University. She has previous experience within a not-for-profit organisation in the utilities industry, undertaking low-code development and automation, data analysis, and project management. Bethan has joined CERN in early 2025 as a Process Excellence Officer.

Fella holds an engineering degree from Mines de Saint-Etienne in Microelectronics & Information technologies, specialising in Supply-chain. After several years of experience as procurement project manager for various industries (aerospace, life science, banking), Fella joined CERN as Procurement Process Excellence Officer in November 2024.

Eva completed her qualifications in law in Greece, United States and Belgium. Having worked at the European Commission, at private law firms and other governmental organisations in the area of procurement and contracts management, she joined CERN in 2024 as Procurement Officer.  

Jessica completed her undergraduate degree in Economics in the United States and a MSc in Public Policy and Administration from the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom.  Before joining CERN in March 2024 as a Procurement Officer, Jessica worked in procurement teams in the private and public sector within the facilities and property management industries.

Gloria completed her Law degree and MBA in Spain and Ireland. Before joining CERN, she worked as Legal and Compliance Advisor for contracts and projects in both the public and private sector, and as International Trade Advisor for the Trade Commission of the Embassy of Spain in Chicago. She is a Procurement Officer within the Supplies section.

Mihaela completed her Law Degree at University of Bucharest and obtained a master's diploma in Foreign trade and international marketing in Barcelona. Before joining CERN, she managed procurement and contract management activities in the nuclear fusion industry and aerospace and defense industry. Mihaela joined CERN as a Procurement Officer in October 2023.

Anthony holds a Specialized master’s degree in international Procurement from EM Lyon Business School and a master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Capital Markets from IAE Grenoble. Before joining CERN, he managed different procurement activities in several FMCGs in Cosmetics, Fragrances, Flavors and Home Care. Anthony joined the Procurement Service as a Procurement Officer in October 2023.

Floris completed his technical education in France and joined CERN in 1991. He was responsible for the installation of various safety systems in CERN’s accelerators and experimental areas before joining the Procurement Service in 2009.

Julia completed her Master degree in Management Science in Brussels, Belgium. She joined CERN as a Procurement Officer in January 2022.

Josephine completed her Masters of International Business and Finance in Lausanne. She joined CERN in 2020 as an administrative student and has been working within the Procurement Service since January 2022, as a Procurement Officer.

Aneta holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Gdańsk University of Technology (Poland) and a Master's degree in Earthquake Engineering from University of Bristol (UK). Before joining CERN, she served as a project coordination specialist for construction projects and engaged in research activities at the European Laboratory for Structural Assessment of European Commission. Aneta commenced her role as a Procurement Officer at CERN in January 2022.

Merethe arrived at CERN in May 1992. She has gained her experience in various services onsite; HR, TE, DG project office, EN departmental planning office and in organization of conferences. She joined the Section as a procurement officer and as organizer of the CERN Member States Industrial Days events in October 2019.

Joshua completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at University College London in 2013. He worked for several years in London in the procurement of goods, services and research for a multinational power systems company. He joined CERN as a Procurement Officer in 2017.

Dominique joined CERN in 1984 and has been working within the Procurement Service since 1987.

Sebastien completed his management education in France in 1997. He joined CERN in 2004 as a Procurement and Contract Officer in the Procurement Service.

Sandrine completed her International Business education in Aix-en-Provence (France). Having worked for 12 years in the fields of imports, exports, procurement and sales she joined CERN in 2008. She has worked within the Procurement Service as a Procurement Officer since September 2009.

Mechanical Engineer from CNAM Paris, joined CERN in 1994, participated in the RF cavities production follow-up for LEP 200. In 1998 joined the magnet group; this was the prototyping phase for the main dipole magnets of LHC. Follow up of the contract of Dipoles, coordination for interconnections of LHC during installation, Cryo-Magnet coordinator during commissioning and Team Leader during Long Shutdown 1. Project Engineer for Hi-Lumi Project for collaborations with INFN Milan, IHEP China and KEK Japan.

Bjorn completed his Business (MBA) and Mechanical Engineering education (MSc) in Bergen and Trondheim (Norway). Having worked as a financial controller in Norway he joined CERN in 1996 as an Assistant Department Planner. Since 2009 he has worked within the Procurement Service as a Procurement and contract officer.