Senior staff

Executive Director

Mr. William COCKBURN

William Cockburn Salazar has worked at EU-OSHA since 1998 where he focused on the areas of research coordination, emerging risks and was responsible for the first European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). From 2012 to 2021 he was Head of EU-OSHA’s Prevention and Research Unit, which develops the occupational safety and health (OSH) content for the agency. From 2021 until his formal appointment as Executive Director in 2023, he fulfilled the role of Interim Executive Director.

William holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master of Science degree in ergonomics. Prior to joining EU-OSHA, he worked in academic research investigating company safety culture and in the private sector as an ergonomics consultant and research manager for projects in health and safety at work.

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Head of Communication and Promotion Unit

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Head of Prevention and Research Unit

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Head of Resource and Service Centre

Donianzu Murgiondo

Donianzu Murgiondo joined EU OSHA in September 2023. As Head of the Resources and services unit, she is leading the team that manages the areas of HR, Finance, Procurement, Documentation, Internal Control and Facility management.

Before joining EU OSHA, Donianzu worked in the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) in Vigo for more than 16 years, first as Head of sector Finance and Procurement and later as Deputy Head of the Resources and ICT unit.

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