Since 2021 Paul Webb is the Head of the “Green Europe” Department at the European Research Executive Agency. This Department is the European Commission service responsible for the implementation of Cluster 6 of the Horizon Europe Research Framework programme (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Soil Mission), as well as the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and the Agricultural Promotion programme. These programmes and funds support the major changes needed in a transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient circular and sustainable economy. Previously he worked in different positions within the European Commission, including in the Directorates General for Research and Innovation, for Budget, and for Agriculture and Rural Development.