Leonard Engels

Leonard Engels is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in global operations and financial management. Currently serving as the Global Finance & Operations Director at Associated British Foods plc since October 2021, Leonard holds P&L responsibility for a global food ingredients business unit operating in 32 countries and directs the global R&D center in The Netherlands. Prior to this role, Leonard was the Global Finance Director at Bayer Pharmaceuticals from June 2016 to September 2021, where responsibilities included managing finance for global research and development. Leonard's career began at Erasmus MC from February 2007 to May 2016, taking on various roles including Business Controller for Pharmacy & Laboratories and Consulting services for Harbour Hospital. Leonard's educational background includes a degree in Business Informatics from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and Avans University of Applied Sciences.