Anne Arink and Marie Dobenesque have joined the Supervisory Board of Next Food Collective (NFC). With their extensive expertise in sustainable food transition, innovation, and strategic leadership, Anne Arink and Marie Dobenesque represent a valuable addition to the Board.
Anne Arink
Anne Arink is an experienced professional in food industry innovation. She currently serves as Head of Innovation and R&D Ingredient Solutions at dsm-firmenich, where she has worked for over 20 years. Anne has extensive experience in leading teams across diverse cultures and international environments, and she has a passion for tackling complex challenges and achieving positive impact. Her strategic insight and ability to connect different perspectives make her a valuable asset to the Supervisory Board.
Anne Arink looks forward to her new role:
‘Sustainable food production is one of the greatest challenges of our time. I am highly motivated to contribute to NFC's mission from this new position: accelerating the transition to a sustainable food system.’
Photo: Anne Arink
Marie Dobenesque
Marie Dobenesque joined Cosun as Chief Scientific Officer in September 2024. With a wealth of experience in Food Research & Development, she is committed to driving innovation and sustainability at Cosun. She previously held various R&D roles at Danone Research, Unilever, and a start-up, among others. With a background in both business (MBA) and science (Life Science Engineering), she brings extensive expertise in product development at the interface of marketing and operations.
Marie Dobenesque on her appointment:
‘NFC has the potential to drive real systemic change in the food industry. I hope NFC’s partners, the leading companies in the food industry, will embrace this higher purpose. Businesses can leverage their resources to achieve positive impact, and NFC has the power to unite and strengthen our efforts towards fundamental food system change. In my new role, I look forward to making a meaningful contribution to this.’
Photo: Marie Dobenesque
Manfred Aben
Manfred Aben, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented on the appointments: ‘With the arrival of Anne Arink and Marie Dobenesque, we are strengthening our Supervisory Board with in-depth knowledge and strategic insight. Their experience and vision align perfectly with our ambition to accelerate the food transition and further enhance NFC’s impact.’
These appointments restore the Supervisory Board to full strength, following the unexpected passing of Gerard ten Bolscher (Avebe) and the retirement of Jan van Rijsingen in 2024. Anne Arink and Marie Dobenesque formally joined the Supervisory Board on 6 December 2024.