Secretariat

Bram Claeys

Bram Claeys


Secretary General
Biography
Bram Claeys

Bram Claeys brings more than two decades of senior-level experience in energy policy and regulation at national, European and international levels. Before joining CEER, Mr Claeys served as Principal at the Regulatory Assistance Project, where he advised on long-term energy system planning, electricity market design and grid governance. He previously held senior roles including Director General of the Organisation for Sustainable Energy, Deputy Director at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, and Energy Policy Advisor to the Flemish Minister for Energy. Mr Claeys holds a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry and a Master of Development Cooperation from Ghent University, as well as a Master of Environmental Science and Technology from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

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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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Elena Platon

Elena Platon


Operations Assistant
Justyna Wojtowicz

Justyna Wojtowicz


Communications Officer
Ilze Rasa

Ilze Rasa


Working Group Coordinator for GWG & Communications Specialist
Cinzia Mauro

Cinzia Mauro


Working Group Coordinator for CRM and MIT
Diana Ivanova-Van Beers

Diana Ivanova-Van Beers


Working Group Coordinator for EWG and DS
Rasha Zeina

Rasha Zeina


Training & Programme Coordinator
Alejandra Estrada Gutierrez

Alejandra Estrada Gutierrez


Training Coordinator
Giulia Carpentieri (on leave)

Giulia Carpentieri (on leave)


Project Manager, Learning & Development