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The Secretariat

The WGMM Secretariat is managed by von Beust & Coll. Beratungsgesellschaft. The consultancy firm provides personalised strategic, communication and business advice to companies, associations and corporations. The vBColl team advises its clients on how to position themselves within the political and economic landscape and communicate their concerns sustainably and effectively.

Compliance lawyers from AKD join each meeting and cross-check all documents produced and published by the WGMM.

Alain Mathuren

Alain Mathuren holds a law degree from the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL). He is a communication expert with more than 35 years of experience and has been the Communication Director of the European Fuel Manufacturers Association for 14 years now. He also acts as senior advisor on political strategy around energy policies in the EU, with a strong focus on the transport sector and the energy transition for mobility. He served as Chair of the WGMM Steering Group in 2024 and resumed the function for 2025.

Paul Greening

Dr. Paul Greening holds a degree in production engineering and a PhD in metal forming plasticity theory. He was senior expert in the European Commission leading on the preparation and application of EURO 4 and EURO 5 motor vehicle emission regulations and from 2006 as ACEA director for emissions and fuel coordination and advocated industry views from Euro 5 to Euro 7. He recently retired as ACEA director and now supports ACEA as a consultant, and continues as Co-Chair of the Steering Group in 2025.

Stefan Kunter

Stefan Kunter studied digital signal processing at the University of Applied Sciences in Kiel where he completed his studies with a degree in engineering. This was followed by a five-year stint at a research centre focusing on the Finite & Boundary Element Method. Subsequently, he acted as managing partner of the Hamburg-based manufacturer FAFNIR GmbH where he majorly contributed to groundbreaking technical developments like vapour recovery monitoring, which is an industry standard by now. In 2008, Stefan Kunter joined the ELAFLEX HIBY group at its Hamburg headquarters, whose CEO he has been to this day. He was Chair of the “Fuelling Technologies for Cars & Retail” Subgroup in 2024, and now serves as Chair of the Technical Subgroup (SG1).

Alana Tetdoeva

As a Government Affairs Representative at Hexagon, Alana Tetdoeva leads legislative and regulatory engagement efforts to advance the company’s strategic priorities. Her role involves building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders across the EU. She works closely with trade associations and OEM regulatory agents to strengthen Hexagon’s position on key issues. In addition, she analyzes current and proposed policies for their potential impact on the business, providing insights and regular updates to support informed decision-making. She was named Co-Chair of the Technical Subgroup (SG1).

Tobias Block

Dr. Tobias Block is an industrial engineer and Chief Strategy Officer at the eFuel alliance. He is an all-rounder when it comes to technical, economic and political challenges at the interface between renewable energies and the automotive industry. After studying energy and environmental management at the University of Flensburg he obtained his doctorate on eFuels business models at the University of St. Gallen. Following his studies, he worked for more than five years in the technical development department of AUDI AG. As the success of synthetic fuels depends more on the political framework conditions than on technical solutions, he joined the German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.) in the summer of 2018 and coordinated the political activities related to renewable fuels for more than two years – initially in Berlin and later from Brussels. He was Chair of the Regulatory Subgroup (SG4) in 2024 and reassumed the position for another term in 2025.

Raquel Pinho

Ms Raquel Pinho serves as Head of Ecosystem at HORSE Powertrain Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, she has built a versatile career across both corporate and manufacturing environments. She brings extensive expertise in strategy, sustainability, project management, logistics, quality, and finance. She was appointed Co-Chair of the Regulatory Subgroup (SG2) in 2025.