Dinsdag 10 juni 2025
Leiderschap & Strategie
Marjolein Brasz
How can you help to Shape a Sustainable Food System?
The growth of food has the biggest impact on our earth resources. Food is also strongly connected to our culture, identity and emotions. Yet, changing to a sustainable chain that enables to keep feeding people around the globe, is possible. Even though the complexity of the business side is huge and this transition a enormous challenge. Marjolein Brasz, CEO of Foodvalley, will guide us during this evening through the mazes and showing us alternative routes. As a practice leader she will share her experiences of how both businesses as individuals can contribute successfully to change.
Marjolein Brasz, CEO of Foodvalley, attributes her dynamic career progression to her ability and willingness to embrace discomfort and challenge the normal. After graduating from the Erasmus University Rotterdam with a degree in business, she ventured into the energy sector, working in traditional oil and gas before transitioning to renewable energy and sustainable materials. Marjolein's work experience spans various countries. Her global perspective enhances her ability to adapt and innovate in diverse contexts.
Marjolein's previous roles taught her about systemic work—the idea that changing existing systems requires simultaneous progress in demand and supply. This involves recognising change agents, fostering entrepreneurship, and navigating non-linear paths. These insights are now at the core of her leadership at Foodvalley, where she drives mission-oriented. innovation for a sustainable food system.
About Foodvalley: Foodvalley exists to shape the future of food – together. Our vision is clear: by 2050, the global food system must ensure food security for 10 billion people, offering food that is tasty, affordable, and healthy – all while respecting animals and our planet. As a Practice Leader, Foodvalley supports frontrunners in turning vision into action. We are an independent organisation driving collective action on a shared agenda, across sectors and borders. With over 400 partners (40% outside the Netherlands), we strengthen the ecosystem by connecting people, capital, shared facilities and proven practices – laying the foundations for viable businesses and entirely new, sustainable sectors. Rooted in Wageningen, with our windows open to the world.
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