THIE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Board
- Chairman Herbal Infusions Subgroup
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Board
- Chairman Tea Subgroup
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Board
- Secretary General
Dr. Monika Beutgen has been Secretary general of THIE since its foundation in January 2015; she was also in charge for the former associations European Tea Committee I ETC and European Herbal Infusions Association I EHIA, the predecessors of THIE. Dr. Monika Beutgen is a lawyer by profession. She keeps the association running in line with the agreed objectives of the association, the decisions of the General Assembly and the Executive Board, including all organisation and operation procedures. She represents the organisation externally and advises the membership with regard to legal, technical and scientific issues.
Job Titles:
- President
- President of the Executive Board
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the Executive Board
Job Titles:
- Vice - President of the Executive Board
Shirley Costello joined THIE as Assistant in May 2019. Her responsibilities are to support the Secretary general and the THIE team in general management of the association, including administration, organisation of meetings and events and relations with members and foreign organisations. Furthermore, she provides assistance to the Executive Board Members and Working Group chairs.