Leire Barañano Orbe

With over 20 years of experience in the agri-food sector, food research, and technology, Leire Barañano has been leading NEIKER since 2017. She promotes forest bioeconomy in the Basque Country and chairs the European Forest Institute board. Trained in Business Administration, International Trade, and Business Management, she is a member of several councils and boards in the scientific and technological field.