At its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Limassol, the president of the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), Lara Barazi-Geroulanou, concluded her term, having driven significant progress for European aquaculture during her six-year tenure.
In a unanimous vote, members elected Anna Pyć as the new President of FEAP for the next three years.
As CEO of Pustelnia Fish Farm and VP of the Polish Trout Breeders Association, she brings a wealth of hands-on experience and strategic vision to the role, having been actively engaged in FEAP’s work for many years, including six years on its management committee. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing European aquaculture’s interests.
Over this time, Anna Pyć’s contributions and vision have included representing Poland’s two main farmed species, carp and trout, thereby strengthening their visibility and strategic importance at both national and EU levels, building strong cooperation with key national institutions to shape sustainable aquaculture development, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and sectoral innovation. At the same time, she has led a modern, continuously developing family-run company that combines tradition with innovation, implementing new technologies to improve efficiency, welfare, and sustainability.
Anna’s work also involved representing farmed fish producers in strategic policy discussions, ensuring that the perspectives of Polish and European aquaculture are reflected in EU-level decision-making, and advocating for the sustainable growth of the aquaculture sector, promoting responsible production, environmental stewardship, and high-quality standards across the value chain.
‘Every day, Anna Pyć demonstrates the strength and leadership of women in aquaculture, managing and developing her own fish farm, driving continuous improvement, and providing substantive, well-informed input on legal frameworks regulating the sector,’ states FEAP.
‘As a Polish aquaculture ambassador with specialised education combined with hands-on experience, she bridges scientific knowledge, practical management, and policy expertise to support the sustainable future of European aquaculture. Moreover, the election of Anna strongly signals the relevance of freshwater fish farming throughout Europe.’
