Brussels, 22 October 2024
The European Commission has decided today to appoint Myrto Zambarta as Director for ‘Multilateral Affairs, Strategy, Analysis, Evaluation’ at the Commission’s Directorate-General for trade (DG TRADE). DG TRADE is the Commission’s department responsible for implementing the common commercial policy of the EU, managing trade relationships and negotiations with countries, regions and the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The date of effect is to be determined at a later stage.
Ms Zambarta, a Cypriot national, brings almost two decades of experience within the Commission, where she has consistently taken on roles of increasing responsibility. Her career has been marked by a proven record of strong leadership, strategic thinking, and an excellent capacity to address complex operational and organizational issues.
In her new role, Ms Zambarta will draw upon her extensive experience in both strategic leadership and international negotiations, gained through a series of senior roles within the European Commission. Her prior positions, including Head of Unit for ‘Multilateral Affairs and the WTO’ and Deputy Head of Unit for ‘Services and Investments’ at DG TRADE, as well as her role as Head of the Commission Representation in Cyprus and as Member of the Cabinet of the former Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides, have equipped her with the managerial and diplomatic skills needed to navigate the complexities of international trade. Her deep understanding of EU trade policy and multilateral relations, coupled with her clear communication and sharp political acumen, will be key as she takes on this challenging new role.
Ms Zambarta joined the European Commission in 2005, prior to which she worked as a lawyer in private practice in London.