Meet Our Fellows: Celebrating Decades of EHEDG Membership

 

What is the EHEDG Fellowship? 

The EHEDG Fellowship is a prestigious recognition awarded to individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to hygienic design and food safety within the EHEDG community.

It is earned through long-term involvement, typically built over years of professional experience and active engagement in EHEDG activities. Fellows are recognised experts who have contributed to Working Groups, guideline development, knowledge sharing, and the growth of the global network. 

Many have also served as EHEDG trainers, evaluators, or leaders within regional sections. The Fellowship recognises both professional achievement and a strong, ongoing commitment to advancing EHEDG’s objectives.

 

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Andres Pascual Vidal

Ainia Centro Tecnologico
Member since: 2012
"In this golden era of hygienic design, more and more producers, equipment developers and education institutes acknowledge the benefits of hygienic engineering and design and act upon it."
EHEDG Involvement
Chair EHEDG Spain
Former Member EHEDG Executive Committee


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Andy Timperley

Timperley Consulting
Member since:1989
"The global need for food is constantly rising and with it the increasing demand for safe food production, processing and transportation and the global interest for hygienic engineering and design."
EHEDG Involvement
Test Methods WG Chairman
Chair of EHEDG Sub-Committee Certification
Authorized Evaluation Officer
Authorized Trainer
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Dirk Nikoleiski

Food Hygiene Consulting
Member since: 1989
"Food safety, food quality, productivity and sustainability are all interconnected, and shouldn't be considered in isolation when discussing hygienic design."
EHEDG Involvement
Integration of Hygienic Entities Co-chair
Cleaning & Disinfection WG Chairman
EHEDG Germany Regional Section
Authorized Trainer
Vice-President of Foundation Board

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Eric Partington

Nickel Insitute
Member since: 1989
"Embracing hygienic engineering principles not only saves money but also safeguards reputation and ensures regulatory compliance. (EHEDG Yearbook 2024)"
EHEDG Involvement
Materials of Construction WG Chairman
Former Chair EHEDG UK & Ireland
Authorized Trainer






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Erwan Billet

Hydiac
Member since: 2006
"Hygienic design is the most important step towards effective cleaning, and therefore should be considered a priority by the entire food industry."
EHEDG Involvement
Vice-President EHEDG France
Former President EHEDG France
Organization Committee
Programme Committee





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Frank Moerman

KU Leuven
Member since: 2002
"Food safety authorities like EFSA and USDA recognize the importance of hygienic design as an additional hurdle against spoilage and pathogens during food production. Implementing hygienic design is an obligation in several GFSI-recognized certification schemes."
EHEDG Involvement
Robotics WG, Building Design WG, Maintenance WG, Utilities WG
Former Chair & Secretary EHEDG Belgium Regional Section
Organization Committee
Programme Committee
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Giampaolo Betta

SIIIA
Member since: 2007
"Hygienic Design is more than just easy cleaning; it is a comprehensive discipline. Designing equipment and facilities that safeguard food safety and quality relies on two pillars: a deep understanding of the underlying science and a multidisciplinary approach."
EHEDG Involvement
Open Equipment WG Chairman
Authorised Evaluation Officer
Authorised Trainer
EHEDG Italy Chairman
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Hein Timmerman

Diversey
Member since: 2002
"Over the years, my drive to contribute to EHEDG has grown even stronger, not least because of the many friends I have made while collaborating in our EHEDG community. I am proud to have a leading position in this global organisation.""
EHEDG Involvement
Cleaning in Place WG Chairman
EHEDG President
Authorized Trainer


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John Holah

Pioneering Food Safety Association
Member since: 1989
"It has been fantastic to witness the growth and development of this ever more influential organisation since its establishment in 1989, and participate in our hygienic design journey."
EHEDG Involvement
Building Design WG Chairman
Former Member EHEDG Executive Committee
Former EHEDG Secretary


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Jürgen Hoffman

Hygienic Design Weihenstephan
Member since: 1996
EHEDG Involvement
Bakery Equipment and Design Principles WG Chairman
Authorised Evaluation Officer
EHEDG Germany Regional Section
Authorised Trainer




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Karl-Åge Lindholm

Alfa-Laval Kolding
Member since: 1996
EHEDG Involvement
Valves WG








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Ludvig Josefsberg

Tetra Laval Group ( Alfa Laval/Tetra Pak/ Tetra Pak Hoyer ) – retired
Member since:
"Food safety is the result of a team effort. We may all be experts in our own rights, but we are connected by our shared concern for food safety."
EHEDG Involvement
Sustainability WG Chairman
Former EHEDG President
Former ExCo Member
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Matilda Freund

Mondelez (Retired)
Member since:
"The guidance that EHEDG offers to the industry regarding the hygienic aspects of safe food manufacture is immensely important."
EHEDG Involvement
Chocolate WG Chairman
EHEDG Treasurer and Secretary



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Patrick Wouters

EHEDG
Member since:
"Back in 1989, when the EHEDG foundation was registered in the Netherlands, we could not have imagine that after three decades, EHEDG would have become a global community, but it did."
EHEDG Involvement
HDBS WG Chairman
EHEDG Development Director
Former Vice-President
Authorized Trainer
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Peter Golz

VDMA (Retired)
Member since:
"EHEDG is growing up to become a mature organization, formed by coordinated working groups that target their appointed objectives. "
EHEDG Involvement
Packaging Machines WG Chairman
Former Member EHEDG Executive Committee


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Ralf Stahlkopf

Fristam Pumpen
Member since:1995
"To help readers understand the design of various easy-to-clean hygienic pump types for that manufacturers, users, and universities have compiled an EHEDG pump guideline that offers practical guidance based on specific criteria.”
EHEDG Involvement
Pumps WG Chairman
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Roland Cocker

Cocker Consulting
Member since: 1997
EHEDG Involvement
Chair Integrating Hygienic Entities WG & Utilities WG
Vice-President of RS Ireland
Authorized Trainer
Vales & Mechanical Seals WG
Former Chair WG Training and Education
EHEDG Trainer Approval Team.

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Takashi Hayashi

Kanto Kongoki Industrial
Member since:
"When organization such as EHEDG... establish international standards, their influence is significant."
EHEDG Involvement
Chair EHEDG Japan




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Tracy Schonrock

Member since: 2009
"Let us feel proud for a moment, that we succeed in raising the awareness for the food safety, productivity and sustainability benefits of hygienic engineering and design. "
EHEDG Involvement
Co-chair Sub-Committee Product Portfolio
Exceutive Committee Member




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Ulf Thiessen

GEA (Retired)
Member since: 2009
"Since its founding in 1989, EHEDG has always and will always play an important role as the most important “GLUE” for engineering work in all hygienic applications. The EHEDG spirit has always accompanied and guided me in my engineering and management career."
EHEDG Involvement
Former Chairman of Valves WG
Former Advisory Board Member