Annette Schneegans

Annette Schneegans is a senior expert at the European Commission, with a track record of almost 20 years on European research policy and research funding, notably in the areas of life sciences and agriculture. Within her current activities, Annette is responsible for research programming in the areas of crop production and natural resources. This includes overseeing the research portfolio on plant genetic resources and breeding. As secretariat for the Mission Board Soil Health and Food she has contributed to the development of Horizon Europe mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” and will be involved in its implementation. Annette has an academic background in agricultural sciences and international agricultural development with a focus on plant nutrition.