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Who we are

About us

The European Network of Logistics Competence Centres (OPEN ENLoCC) is a non-profit association (ASBL) based in Brussels. It was founded to foster regional collaborative logistics, bringing together competence centres, clusters, research institutions, public authorities, and industry stakeholders across Europe.

Our mission is to:

  • promote cooperation between public and private actors,
  • support innovation in logistics at the regional level,
  • provide knowledge and services to our members,
  • and contribute to the dialogue with the European Commission and international platforms.

Our Structure

Board of Directors

The governing body of OPEN ENLoCC.

Board of Directors

Ensures strategic guidance, legal representation, and supervises daily activities. The President is elected among its members.
The BoD

Secretariat

Operational support for the network.

Secretariat

Manages daily activities, coordinates EU projects, and provides services and communication to members.
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Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the governing body of OPEN ENLoCC. It is appointed by the General Assembly and is responsible for the overall strategic orientation and external representation of the association. The Board ensures that the mission and objectives of the network are pursued effectively, supervises daily activities, and provides guidance for projects and initiatives.

The President of the Board, elected among its members, leads the association and represents it legally. Board Members work collectively to foster collaboration among regional logistics competence centres, engage with European institutions, and support the development of joint initiatives in the field of transport and logistics.

Currently, the Board of Directors is composed by

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Astrid Szogs

Board Member

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Giuseppe Luppino

Board Member and President of OPEN ENLoCC

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Piotr Nowak

Board Member

Secretariat

The Secretariat is the operational arm of OPEN ENLoCC. It supports the daily management of the association, provides services to members, and ensures the implementation of projects and initiatives. The Secretariat acts as the main point of contact for members and external partners, coordinates communication, and facilitates cooperation within the network.

Its role is to translate the strategic guidance of the Board of Directors into concrete actions, manage the association’s participation in European projects, and deliver knowledge and support services to competence centres, clusters, and regional authorities. By doing so, the Secretariat ensures that the objectives of OPEN ENLoCC are effectively achieved and that the network remains an active and visible player at European level.

Elisa Bianchi

Programme Communication Manager

Riccardo Maratini

Programme Manager

Giorgia Facchini

Project Financial Manager

Luca Simone

Project Manager

Marco Alvi

Project Communication Manager