Marcel has over 25 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, successfully leading Research & Development (R&D) and innovation programs. Marcel joins from Corbion where he was a part of the executive committee as Chief Science & Sustainability Officer. In this role he was responsible for R&D, innovation, sustainability, regulatory affairs and intellectual property. Prior to Corbion, Marcel held several research and innovation leadership positions at DSM in business units, the incubator and as global CTO. He is an energetic, passionate and inclusive leader, strongly motivated to develop sustainable alternatives to incumbent processes to meet the world's growing need for sustainable, nutritious and great tasting proteins.