About

Environmental Specialist in Sustainable Agriculture, Chemicals Policy and Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Lecturer. For over 20 years, I've developed my expertise in soil health, regulatory affairs and fertilizers production. Merging my deep-rooted environmental...

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
    10
  • Sustainable Agriculture
    10
  • Biofertilizer
    10
  • Skills in soil testing and fertilizer application
    10
  • Environmental Chemistry
    10
  • circular economy
    10
  • Agriculture
    10

Experience

Efie Tsourgianni

Work experience
  • As CSO and Business Development Director, I spearhead strategic initiatives and oversee the development of our corporate vision and long-term planning. My focus is driving green growth by aligning our projects with Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this, I ensure our actions are not only environmentally impactful but also financially sustainable. Key contributions include:
  • Crafting a sustainability-centered mission and vision.
  • Leading the transformation from a linear to a circular economy business model.
  • Implementing a reduced carbon footprint policy.
  • Moreover, I led a groundbreaking project focused on plant biostimulants, designing and directing experiments to validate product effectiveness in plant growth. I also meticulously compiled the technical dossier in full compliance with the new EU Regulation for fertilizing products (No. 1009/2019 EU). My efforts resulted in the successful acquisition of the first CE Biostimulant license in Europe, marking a significant milestone in the industry.

Efie Tsourgianni

Work experience
  • I served as the responsible Environmental
  • Manager and Product Development Manager, as indipendent contractor with a part-time work pattern. My key responsibilities included:
  • 1. Overseeing environmental pollution control by monitoring, reporting, and verifying indicators for pathogens and
  • heavy metals in waste inputs (chemical and food industry waste), production stages, nal soil improver products, and
  • pre- and post-application soil analysis.
  • 2. Implementing environmental policy and regulations.
  • 3. Conducting the Environmental studies for:
  • The “Facility Operation Permit” and the “Approval of Environmental Conditions” in 2012-2014,
  • The “Conversion of Approval of Environmental Conditions” in 2017,
  • The “Renewal of the Facility Operation Permit with added waste codes” in 2018,
  • The “Approval of Environmental Conditions” in 2019.
  • 4. Developing a circular economy business model by:
  • Repurposing waste and reducing dependence on natural resource consumption of new materials,
  • Designing out waste,
  • Creating a market for waste,
  • Building awareness,
  • Bringing economic viability.
  • 5. Leading the development and market introduction of organic soil improver products:
  • Oversaw the product development process from inception to completion, ensuring all products met the highest
  • standards for sustainability and eectiveness.
  • Successfully expanded our presence by entering and establishing a foothold in previously untapped markets,
  • signicantly broadening our market reach.

Efie Tsourgianni

Work experience
  • In this role, I lead the implementation of environmental policies, ensuring strict compliance with chemical regulations such as REACH and CLP, as well as national legislation. My efforts focus on safeguarding both human health and the environment by addressing critical technical issues. Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing sustainable products utilizing low-impact chemicals and sustainable waste management practices.
  • Conducting environmental studies for the renewal and extension of facility operation permits, integrating new inputs and adhering to updated environmental protection standards.
  • Overseeing production units to meet environmental compliance and safety standards.
  • Leading employee training programs focused on workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
  • Eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals to enhance safety and sustainability.

Efie Tsourgianni

Work experience
  • Regulatory Affairs Director & Head of the Export Department  at   Ledra Fertilizers
  • January, 2004 - February, 2010
  • Fulltime
  • As a regulatory compliance expert, I provided strategic advice on regulatory matters for both the company and its corporate clients. My key responsibilities included:
  • Preparing and supporting product dossiers in line with chemicals legislation (e.g., REACH) and conducting risk assessments, as well as classifying and labeling substances and mixtures (CLP).
  • As Manager of Licensing Procedures, I was responsible for:
  • Preparing and supporting product dossiers for registration and licensing according to national legislation of exporting countries and EU Fertilizer Regulations and Directives.
  • As Head of the Export Department, I successfully:
  • Enhanced the company’s international profile and established relationships with clients.
  • Developed new markets and solved complex bureaucracy issues.
  • Completed registration procedures in 32 countries, with products now circulating in many of them.

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