Mr. Piotr Rydzkowski
Head of Unit, Trade Strategy at EU
Ms. Eva Valle Valle
Head of Unit, Trade relations with East Asia at EUMs. Eva Valle currently serves as the Head of the Trade Section at the Delegation of the European Union to China. With a strong passion for strategic thinking and collaboration, she is committed to fostering constructive engagement and creating value in the international trade landscape.
With over 20 years of experience at the European Commission, Ms. Valle has built a distinguished career spanning competition policy, research, legal and financial affairs, and high-level political decision-making. She began her journey in State Aid policy, a field that remains a professional passion, and has since held key roles in DG Competition and DG Trade, leading international trade coordination and strategic initiatives.
Currently, she applies this extensive expertise to managing trade relations with China, Hong Kong, and Macau, recognizing the importance of a broad vision and cross-policy linkages when engaging with such a dynamic and multifaceted partner.
Beyond her work in trade, Ms. Valle is deeply committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women in leadership. As the founder and board member of the Women in Trade Network in Brussels, she actively supports initiatives that encourage women to lean in and thrive in the global trade sector.
At this event, Ms. Valle will share her valuable insights and perspectives on international trade, offering an in-depth understanding of EU-China trade dynamics and strategic collaboration.