The Polish representant is the CEO of Pustelnia Fish Farm and Vice President of the Polish Trout Breeders Association
The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) recently held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Limassol, Cyprus, marking a historic leadership transition. After six years at the helm of the federation, Lara Barazi-Geroulanou (Greece) officially concluded her term as President, having driven significant progress for European aquaculture during her tenure. In a unanimous vote, members elected Ms Anna Pyć (Poland) as the new President of FEAP for the next three years.
Pyć brings a wealth of hands-on experience and strategic vision to the role. She is the CEO of Pustelnia Fish Farm, Vice President of the Polish Trout Breeders Association, and now President of FEAP. 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. Her experience, professionalism, and dedication to collaborative European dialogue make her a highly respected leader in the sector.
Over this time, 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; and leading a modern, continuously developing family-run company that combines tradition with innovation, implementing new technologies to improve efficiency, welfare, and sustainability.
Long Experience
Pyć’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.
Moreover, she has strengthened the professional visibility of women in aquaculture, demonstrating through her leadership that women bring effectiveness, innovation
“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,” FEAP noted in the announcement.
For them, as a Polish aquaculture ambassador with specialized 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”.
Six Years of Dedicated Service and Transformative Leadership
Outgoing President Lara Barazi-Geroulanou was thanked for her six years of dedicated service and transformative leadership, which positioned FEAP as a stronger, more unified voice for European fish farmers.
The Federation extended its gratitude to the Cypriot hosts, the Cyprus Mariculture Association, for their warm welcome and looks forward to a new chapter of innovation and collaboration under President Pyć’s leadership.
Providing Positions, Documentation and Data
FEAP groups Fish Farming Associations & is the leading consultative body for European interests. Amongst FEAP’s most important activities is its advisory role in providing positions, documentation and data on European aquaculture issues to the European Commission and the European Parliament as well as other aquaculture stakeholder organizations – this is done at both the European and global levels.
The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers is also active in both promoting and participating in research and support/coordination projects that contribute to innovation and development of the European fish farming sector. At the moment, FEAP is also increasingly involved in sectoral actions and discussions on aquaculture as well as broader issues that affect the profession.
