Philip Amaral is Policy and Development Director at the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF). In this role, Philip leads ECF’s advocacy and projects team as well as ECF’s business development and fundraising activities with the CEO. Prior to joining ECF, Philip spent 15 years at Brussels-based NGOs leading advocacy and campaigns for refugees and people trapped in conflicts. Philip is based in Brussels and is the happy owner of a cargo bike.
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