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BIOGRAPHY

M.Jean-Pierre CHOMIENNE

Commissioner for planning, economic development and protection of the Alpine massif

BIOGRAPHY

Operational experience in GI in the agricultural sector which is mainly focused on the valorization and operational organization of producers:

1990 to 1994: Head of the office of sugar plants and derived products (Ministry of Agriculture):
This office, which was in charge in particular of the sugar cane sector in the French overseas territories, under my direction contributed to the establishment of the first geographical indication on French rum (AOC “rhum agricole de Martinique”): in particular by mobilizing public funds to support the organization of the first links in the sector.
Furthermore, the office carried out feasibility studies for indications of origin for rums from Reunion and Guadeloupe, whose sugar cane sectors were experiencing significant upheavals (factory closures and restructuring of the sugarcane sector).
1994 to 1999: Head of the regional plant protection service in the Rhône-Alpes region: taking into account the environmental aspect of Geographical Indications and in particular the use of pesticides:
With the AOP “noix de Grenoble” union, adaptation of the specifications of the appellation makes it possible to set up a collective fight against emerging pests.

With the wine sector (Beaujolais): implementation of a pesticide reduction strategy compatible with appellation specifications.
1999 – 2000: advisor to the Polish Secretary of State in charge of accession negotiations:
Animation of a team which aimed to propose to the Polish authorities to promote the opportunities offered by the community framework.
In particular, we have undertaken the construction of arguments in favor of the protection of certain emblematic Polish products:
Podlaskie Bison Grass Vodka;
“Jabłka grójeckie” apples
Freshwater fish from Małopolskie.
“Oscypek”, smoked sheep cheese.
2001-2005: Deputy to the regional director of agriculture and forestry of the Rhône Alpes region in charge of the economy department:

Preferred contact for all professional organizations in the region and in particular operators in charge of official quality signs.

2005-2013: Commissioner for planning, economic development and protection of the Alpine massif:

 As part of the development of “Valley tourist areas”, financing and management of numerous actions in favor of the promotion of agricultural products under the sign of quality and their “launch in tourism”.