Alex Holst

Alex Holst is an experienced policy advocate dedicated to advancing sustainable food systems. Currently serving as Deputy Head of Policy at the Good Food Institute Europe since June 2019, Alex leads EU policy efforts focused on plant-based, fermentation-made, and cultivated meat. In addition, Alex is involved with the European Alliance for Plant-based Foods as a Senior Policy Manager and Steering Committee Member, contributing to initiatives that promote plant-based foods for healthier, more sustainable food systems. Prior experience includes roles at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, where Alex worked on climate governance, and at Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association, focusing on solid waste management projects in Indonesia. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis from Maastricht University and a Postgraduate Certificate in EU Policy Making from the Institute for European Studies at VUB.