Ana Manuelito is Public Affairs Manager at UNIFE – The European Rail Supply Industry Association since 2021. She is responsible for Trade and International Affairs topics. Within the scope of her competences, she promotes the interests of UNIFE members towards the European institutions, in particularly in the context of EU Free Trade Agreements and its government procurement dimension, as well as on legislative work that impact the rail sector, such as the EU Public Procurement Directives and the International Procurement Instrument. Ana is also responsible for the development of long-standing partnerships with foreign counterparts within the rail transport sector, including with the USA, Canada, Brazil and Gulf Countries. Ana has over 8 years’ experience in Brussels-based public affairs and governmental organisations.