Melanie van Raaij

Melanie van Raaij is an experienced consultant specializing in strategy, sales, and organization at Boerenbond since May 2018. Prior to this role, Melanie held several managerial positions at Delhaize Belgium from March 2011 to January 2018, including Manager Direct-Store-Delivery & Local Assortment, where responsibilities encompassed product coordination, local food category development, and leading teams for various projects, such as the Urban Farm initiative. Melanie has also worked at UNIVEG in product development and account management, as well as at Kodak in business development and sales roles, building a diverse skill set over multiple sectors. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of Groningen and a Bachelor in International Agricultural Trade from Van Hall Larenstein University. Additionally, Melanie has pursued various professional development programs at Delhaize and Kodak, enhancing expertise in leadership and retail management.