The General Meeting is responsible for the supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the Association.
The General Meeting consists of representatives from National Associations (each with 1 vote)
and the International Suppliers Committee, which holds 5 votes.
The Executive Council (“EXECO”) consists of the Chair, Deputy Chair and Treasurer, representatives from National Associations, Pan-European companies and International Suppliers. It makes recommendations and proposes motions to the General Meeting.
The administration and day-to-day management of the affairs of the Association are the responsibility of the Director General and General Manager.
Members of National Associations, Direct and Pan-European Members and International Suppliers in good standing are very welcome to attend the Committee meetings which are currently being held on-line. WE encourages open, lively and collaborative debate within its committees ensuring that the voice of Members is heard in the decision-making process.
Marzia Mariotti
Culligan – Chair –
Pan-European Member
Alex Mezquida
Primo Water Europe – Vice Chair
Derek Callaghan
AA First – Treasurer –
Co-opted Supplier
Caroline Elliot
Crystal Mountain –
Co-opted Supplier
Peter Hogervorst
Dolphin Water
Chair, AWCN
Emir Koyluoglu
ASE Plastics
Co-opted Supplier
Debora Screpanti
Blupura –
Chair, Suppliers & Trade Fair Committee
Katarzyna Tomanek
Greif –
Chair, PLWE
Jon Wicks
BWT UK
Chair, WHA
Krzysztof Zarzecsny
Primo Water Europe –
Pan-European Member
It is administered by:
Gustav Felix
Director General
Education & Audit Committee
This Committee encourages membership from each of the National Associations. Its mandate is to ensure that WE training courses and audits are designed, promoted, maintained and carried out in line with the WE Guidelines for Good Hygiene Practices.
The Committee promotes the highest standards of quality and hygiene throughout the European water dispenser industry through Bottling Plant and Distributor/Operator audits, based on WE Guidelines for Good Hygiene Practices.
The audits are undertaken by internationally recognised and certified agencies. The Committee ensures that the WE Codes comply with and incorporate the requirements of all relevant EU Directives, creating the necessary Check Lists and supporting the Members to successfully pass the third-party inspections.
Ulrich Kreuter
SGS Fresenius, Chair
Dr Antoni Borrell Azlor
Laboratorio Dr. Oliver Rodés
Alain Auger
BWT
Jim Redford
H2O Direct
Gustav Felix
WE
Guillaume Abaziou
Silgan Closures
Peter Hogervorst
Dolphin Water
Alex Mezquida
Primo Water Europe
Isabelle Querling
ASE Packaging
Ab Olde Scheper
Dolphin Central Europe
Standards & Technical Committee
The technical developments and legislation related to the water dispenser industry are monitored by the Standard & Technical Committee. The Committee advises the members and follows up on any regulations which could affect the further development of their specific products.
The committee works with the EU Regulators when necessary to protect the interests of the industry. The WE Technical Manual, produced by the committee, comprises relevant information for the Members and provides an unimpeachable quality standard for the industry.
Alex Mezquida
Primo Water Europe, Chair
Dr. Antoni Borrell Azlor
Laboratory Dr Oliver Rodés – Deputy Chair
Paz Ausin
Canaletas
Louise Breckney
Ebac
Stephen Eichhorn
Brita
Guillaume Abaziou
Silgan Closures
Roberta Sassetti
Blupura
Jean-Francois Brisson
Oasis
Kyle Hidding
Blackhawk Molding
Caroline Elliot
Crystal Mountain
Gustav Felix
WE
Darren Bamber
Culligan
Ulrich Kreuter
SGS Fresenius
Francois Jolly
OP Sarl
Katarzyna Tomanek
Greif
Marzia Mariotti
Culligan
Jim Redford
H20 Direct
Robert Stolz
Triple A
Alain Auger
BWT & AFIFAE
Daniel Santos Canelles
Crystal IS
Emir Koyluoglu
ASE
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee promotes WE to the European water dispenser industry, government agencies and regulators, to encourage WE membership and awareness of the benefits of water hydration.
Craig Scott
Polymer Solutions, Chair
Judith Blangaar
Dolphin Water – Deputy Chair
Derek Callaghan
AA First
Caroline Elliot
Crystal Mountain
Gustav Felix
WE
Marzia Mariotti
Culligan
Beata Makolska
Idea & Marketing
Debora Screpanti
Blupura
Suppliers & Trade Fair Committee
This Committee represents the interests of both International and National Supplier/Manufacturer Members. It leads the organisation, content and success of the annual event. The Committee holds 5 votes at the General Meeting.