Laurianne Krid has been the CEO of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) since September 2025, advocating for more and better cycling for all across Europe. A truly multimodal citizen, she brings extensive experience in sustainable mobility, road safety, and consumer rights. ECF combines strong advocacy at EU level with hands-on delivery through EU-funded projects, the development of the EuroVelo cycling route network, and the organisation of the flagship Velo-city conference series.

Graduated with highest honours in Ca’ Foscari University, is the current Chief of Staff of the Presidency of the Region. Director of the International Relations and EU programming Unit of Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Administration, Director of EGTC “Euregio senza confini-Euregio ohne Grenze” and from 2023 to 2024 General director of the future province of Gorizia with responsibility for supporting activities for the first cross-border European Capital of Culture. Among her areas of responsibility are international relations, European programming, including Italian Recovery Plan and the INTERREG programmes of which the Region is a beneficiary. Previous experience: Director of Informest – Regional Development Agency for International Cooperation and Italy-Slovenian EGTC-GO. She has collected a 31 years experience in EU programming, development of cooperation projects related to SMEs development, regional development, tourism, environment, industrial clusters being in charge of project management. Specific experience in cross-border cooperation, being director of EGTC GO for 12 years and having developed the first Integrated Territorial Investment in cross-border cooperation and the candidacy of Nova Gorica-Gorica as European Capital of Culture for the year 2025. Married with two children aged 26 and 22

Anouk van Eekelen is Director Destination at VVV Nederland, the Dutch association of tourist information and destination marketing organisations. She works closely with DMOs and CMOs across the Netherlands, where cycling plays a key role in tourism and sustainable destination development. Previously a local and regional politician, Anouk studied Public Administration at Leiden University.

During his career, Cor Jansen has held a wide range of leadership positions at leading Dutch knowledge and educational institutions. Since 2019, he’s the CEO of Utrecht & Partners, strengthening Utrecht's international profile, with a strong focus on sustainability, health and the visitor economy. Cor was also involved in establishing the Utrecht Region Marketing Cooperative, and he serves on the Executive Board of Destinatie Nederland. His personal motto is: "Achieving results while enjoying the journey."