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Geert Maesmans
Cargill
VP Research & Development
Description
Geert is an activist and practitioner in food industry innovation.
A business leader with a deep passion for research and science, he enjoys building high-impact teams—bringing together colleagues and stakeholders to transform knowledge into tangible value.
Geert represents Cargill at industry associations, research consortia and start-ups. He is board member at the European Specialty Food Ingredients association, at the European Technology Platform Food for Life, an (advisory) board member of several institutes and start-ups in ingredient discovery and technology development.
A lifelong learner, Geert holds a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences and an engineering degree in Chemical and Biological Industries. His education also includes studies in business administration and innovation leadership.
Prior to joining Cargill, Geert had worked at academia, at an SME, and at stock-quoted multinationals.
With a forward-thinking mindset, he enjoys tackling complex challenges, questioning conventional wisdom, and finding new ways to create value. A customer-focused leader, experienced board member, and trusted partner to startups, he brings an “outside-in” perspective that puts people, ideas, and impactful results at the center.
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