Staff

Dr. Bernhard Ensink

Bernhard Ensink has a long and colorful history within the cycling world, having previously being the Director at Fietsersbond, the national cycling association in the Netherlands. He is the current Secretary General of the European Cyclists’ Federation since 2006, and also the Velo-city Series Director. He regularly talks and consults with a wide range of cycling groups, trans-national institutions, think tanks, government agencies and makes regular appearances at other transport-related forums. He manages the office in Brussels and represents the ECF alongside the President in external contacts Europe and worldwide.

Contact: b.ensink@ecf.com

Fabian Küster

Education/Work Experience

Before ECF I have worked in Brussels for a German Member of European Parliament and the German Embassy. I have cycled wherever I lived and studied before: I took Master classes in Modern History, Political Science and Philosophy at universities in Dresden, Exeter, Leuven and Freiburg; and Postmaster studies in European integration and development here in Brussels. 

Why  work for ECF?

 I love a challenge. As Policy Officer I focus on general mobility and road safety issues – it’s challenging because cycling as a means of transportation is often still not on the mindset of politicians. 

Why bicycle do you ride? 

My bike is a solid trekking bike as two children seats need to fit on it.

Contact: f.kuester@ecf.com

Dr. Randy Rzewnicki

Education/Work Experience

Ph.D. University KU Leuven, (Belgium)  in the field of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity; Masters in Health Psychology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA.

Last position before joining ECF: General Coordinator at Fietsersbond Brussel (Brussels Cyclists’ Union).

Why work for ECF? 

My career has been dedicated to the promotion of healthy behavior. At the ECF I can do this together with partners and colleagues across Europe. I love that I can say with confidence: “Cycling to work or school is the best thing for health: for you and for your child.”

And what bicycle do you ride?

I have two bicycles: I have been riding my Batavus Cayuga for well over 10 years, often with a son or daughter and/or a trailer behind me. I’m currently looking out for my next bike and haven’t decided what it should be. And I use my Dahon folding bike when it’s the better choice – combined with public transport for example, or when I need to carry it in a car.

Contact: r.rzewnicki@ecf.com

Chloé Mispelon

Education/Work Experience

I joined ECF in 2009 after a Master’s degree in EU economics. I am now in charge of the communications tools (website, database) but also of organizing ECF internal collections of cycling related data.

Why work for ECF? 

I simply love cycling… 

And what bicycle do you ride? 

I usually come to work on my grey city bike with a front basket that can carry a lot of ECF brochures.

Contact: c.mispelon@ecf.com

Raimund Stabauer

Education/Work Experience

Bachelor in Sports, Culture and Event Management.

Why work at ECF? 

I came to ECF to use my knowledge about Event management for a good thing (Velo-city conference); what I like about the job – great international atmosphere & that we are actually using our time to change the world to a better place.

And what bicycle do you ride? 

Rides a beautiful grey/red single speed bike called Julie.

Contact: r.stabauer@ecf.com

Winifred Van Wonterghem

Education/Work Experience

I have a BA in office management.

Why work for ECF? 

After having worked in ‘corporate business’ for several years, I’m happy to contribute to a good cause! I love my job because it’s very varied and I get to work with lots of different and committed people.

And what bicycle do you ride?

I ride an ECF folding bike and my own bike (which has a baby seat).

Contact: w.vwonterghem@ecf.com

Ádám Bodor

Education/Work Experience

Masters degree in Geography and economics. Bicycle officer of Hungary form 2005 to 2010. Previously board member of ECF.

Why work for ECF? 

I love cycling, that’s the reason why I love working at ECF.

And what bicycle do you ride? 

I have 3 bikes: a full suspension mountain bike for mountain bike marathons; a touring bike for cycling holidays and a ECF folding bike in Brussels.

Contact: a.bodor@ecf.com

Julian Ferguson

Education/Work Experience: 

Degree in International Relations, previous work experience in European affairs.

Why work for ECF?

Working in area which is also my passion is a dream come true. I love cycling, and so trying to get more people to cycle is a natural extension of my personality. I work with great people and it’s good fun to have a work place where everyone takes to two wheels.

And what bicycle do you ride?

I ride a Surly Long Haul Trucker, a mean beast of a touring bicycle. I also have an old Dutch-style bicycle when I’m feeling like a slow sexy ride to work. 

Contact: j.ferguson@ecf.com

You can also follow my tweets @eucyclistsfed

Martti Tulenheimo

Education/Work Experience

I’m a Livable City Advocate. Previously I was the Vice-Chair of Helsinki City Public Works Committee. I’m on hiatus from Helsinki University (Masters in Economic and Social History).

Why work for ECF? 

I work for ECF because I believe people wish to live in clean, safe and high quality urban environments, and ECF is pledged to ensure that becomes possible.

And what bicycle do you ride? 

In Brussels I use a folding bike. It’s very handy when traveling and convenient at home for it takes almost no space which is scarce in this town. In Helsinki I ride a local classic, Pelago; simple, easy and elegant.

Contact: m.tulenheimo@ecf.com

You can follow my tweets here.

Ceri Woolsgrove

Education/Work Experience

I have a Master’s Degree in International Policy Analysis from Bath University as well as one in Political Philosophy from Sussex University. I have worked in the UK, in China and now in Brussels where previously I worked for an organisation representing transport companies in Europe.

Why work for ECF?

I have worked at the ECF since June 2011 and am very happy to be working for an organisation that also represents what I do.

What bicycle dd you ride?

I ride a Viva Bellissimo. She’s beautiful. 

Contact

 c.woolsgrove@ecf.com

Benoît Blondel

Education/Work Experience

After obtaining my LLM,  I joined the Bar of Brussels before working for Brussels-based international NGOs in the health sector.

Why work for ECF?

I work with the ECF because I believe cycling is a safe, fun and healthy and helps a great deal to make cities better places to live in.

And what bicycle do your ride?

 A folding bicycle, and a Brompton to be exact. 

Contact: b.blondel@ecf.com

Ed Lancaster

Education/Work Experience:

Masters in Town Planning, Senior Planning Officer at Crawley Borough Council.

Why work for ECF?:

It’s great to work with people across the continent that have so much enthusiasm for making their towns, cities and regions better. It genuinely feels like we are part of an important movement.

And what bicycle do you ride?: 

I ride a fold-up bike during the week on the commute to work and a mountain bike on weekends.

Contact: e.lancaster@ecf.com

Isabelle Goovaerts

Isabelle Goovaerts – Assistant Office Manager is from Belgium. She speaks fluent Spanish, English and French and has diverse work experience within the pharmaceutical, accounting and financial sector. She has travelled extensively in North America, Europe and Central America and is a keen cyclist.

Contact: i.goovaerts@ecf.com

George Koukoulakis

Education/Work Experience:

Master in European Union Studies and work experience on Project Management at the Centre of European and Constitutional Law, Athens

Why work for ECF?:

I feel lucky to gain professional experience within a multicultural team who promotes what I personally support too

And what bicycle do you ride?:

Villo! , Blue-bike and my girlfriend’s mountain bike

Contact:

Velo-city@ecf.com

Skype: ECF_George.Koukoulakis

Kevin Mayne

Education/Work Experience:

I was Chief Executive of CTC, the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation for 14 years. I was also a member of the Board of Cycling England where I was a specialist on cycle training issues. In both roles I helped create millions of pounds of funding for cycling. I became a Vice President of ECF in 2007 and stood down to join the ECF staff. I am a lifelong cyclist who joined CTC after holding senior positions in multi-national food and packaging companies including Cadbury Schweppes and Kraft Foods. I studied Physics at Durham University.

Why work for ECF? 

At ECF I can continue my twin passions – cycling and developing successful organisations

And what bicycle do you ride? 

Weekdays a Giant Mountain Bike converted to a city bike or a folder. Weekends mountain bikes, road racing bike, Dawes Galaxy Touring bike – anything with wheels.

Contact:k.mayne@ecf.com