Secretariat

Māra Bērziņa

Māra Bērziņa


Secretary General (on leave)
Biography
Māra Bērziņa

Mara Berzina is Secretary General of CEER and plays a key role in advocating for and coordinating regulatory efforts within the energy sector.

Before joining CEER, Ms Berzina gained valuable experience in regulating public services across various sectors in Latvia, including energy, electronic communications, postal services, municipal waste management, and water management. She has been actively involved in regulatory matters since 2016, contributing to the development and implementation of policies and standards in these sectors.

Ms Berzina holds a master’s degree in business administration and management, from Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences in Latvia.

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Alexander Linov

Alexander Linov


Representing Secretary General
Raphael Hanoteaux

Raphael Hanoteaux


Deputy Secretary General
Biography
Raphael Hanoteaux

Raphael joined CEER in April 2025 as Deputy Secretary General. He brings substantial experience in European energy policy, having spent four years as a Senior Policy Advisor at E3G. Prior to that, he worked on the climate aspects of the EU budget at CEE Bankwatch Network, following two years at ENGIE.

He holds a Master’s degree in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe and a Master’s in European Affairs from Sciences Po Lille, where he specialised in energy policy and the European Neighbourhood Policy.

Outside of work, Raphael is an avid runner and hiker, and a passionate fan of both jazz and electronic music.

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Nazim Khiari

Nazim Khiari


Policy Advisor
Biography
Nazim Khiari

Nazim Khiari is a Policy Advisor at the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) supporting the work of National Regulatory Authorities. He focuses on issues linked to energy systems and European policymaking in light of the energy transition. Nazim also contributes to the development of CEER’s international efforts to promote best-in-class energy regulation at the world stage.

Before joining CEER, he held positions in academic think tanks and public affairs organisations dealing with European energy regulation and policy.

He holds a Masters in International Affairs from the Sorbonne University and a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Strasbourg.

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Sasan Sharifi

Sasan Sharifi


Communications Officer
Ilze Rasa

Ilze Rasa


Working Group Coordinator for GWG & Communications Specialist
Diana Ivanova-Van Beers

Diana Ivanova-Van Beers


Working Group Coordinator for EWG and DS
Cinzia Mauro

Cinzia Mauro


Working Group Coordinator for CRM and MIT
Giulia Carpentieri

Giulia Carpentieri


Project Manager, Learning & Development
Rasha Zeina

Rasha Zeina


Training & Programme Coordinator
Eszter Süle

Eszter Süle


EU4Energy Head of Regional Office
Nino Bukhnikashvili

Nino Bukhnikashvili


EU4Energy Communication & Visibility Coordinator
Khatuna Didbaridze

Khatuna Didbaridze


EU4Energy Project Assistant