Daniel Calleja

Since he first joined the European Commission in 1986, Daniel Calleja has worked in several different areas, which accounts for his broad expertise and experience.

Prior to being appointed Director-General for Environment on 1 September 2015, he was Director-General of DG GROW (Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs). From February 2011 to January 2012, he was Deputy Director-General of DG ENTR (Enterprise and Industry), and Special Envoy for SMEs.

From 1993 to 2004, Mr Calleja worked in the cabinets of several Commissioners, including the President of the European Commission, advising on Transport and Competition matters, State Aids and the application of Community Law. Between 1999 and 2004 he was Head of Cabinet for both Commissioner Oreja and Vice-president Mrs Loyola de Palacio, in charge of Transport and Energy, where he contributed decisively to the development of some key files.

Daniel Calleja started his career in the Commission as a Member of the Legal Service between 1986 and 1993. During that period, owing to his background in law and business administration, he represented the institution in numerous cases before the European Court of Justice.

Speaking at the following WCEF2019 sessions:

Monday 3 June at 14.30-16.00: Governance and circular economy roadmaps