Piet Vanthemsche gained extensive experience in the representation of family farmers and  horticulturists. He was the head of the Farmers’ Union in Belgium from 2008 to 2015. Piet is also the Vice President of the World Farmers’ Organisation and President of AgriCord, the worldwide network of agri-agencies of which Trias is also a member. In past years, Piet has visited Trias projects in the Philippines, Congo and Uganda.