Caroline van der Horst

Caroline van der Horst has extensive work experience in the agrifood industry, with a strong background in research and development. Caroline has held various leadership positions and has a proven track record in innovation management, biotechnology, and product development.

Starting in 1987, Caroline worked at NIZO food research, where they held multiple roles such as Division Manager and Project Leader. During their time there, they managed scientific and technological research projects, led multidisciplinary teams, and secured contracts within the dairy and food industry.

In 2004, Caroline moved on to Tate & Lyle, where they served as the Global Applications Strategy and Process Manager, Business Development Manager, and General Manager. Caroline contributed to the company's business growth and played a key role in driving application strategies and processes.

From 2012 to 2019, Caroline worked as the Director of R&D at CNC HOLDING BV, where they established and implemented a long-term R&D program for the company. Their responsibilities included negotiating contracts, acquiring subsidies, and coordinating projects to implement results in the business.

Caroline also has experience as a board member at Quality Mark Good Soil and served as a Program Director at Wageningen Livestock Research.

More recently, Caroline has taken on interim roles, including serving as a Consultant at HC vanderHorst Agro Food Innovation, where they offer their expertise in research and development. Caroline also worked as an Interim CTO at Photanol and Bosque Foods.

Additionally, Caroline has experience as the CTO of Mycelium Materials Europe, where they set up and developed a production process facility for mycelium growth.

Overall, Caroline van der Horst's work experience highlights their expertise in research and development, innovation management, and product development in the agrifood industry.

Caroline van der Horst's education history began in 1980 when they enrolled at Wageningen University & Research. Caroline completed their MSc degree in food science and technology in 1987. In 1992, they attended an advanced course in membrane process engineering at the same university. In 1993, they received training in management in R&D organizations at Leeuwendaal. In 1998, Caroline participated in the Masterclass Biobusiness NIABA program. In 2000, they attended the STEM institute for financing and marketing. In 2002, they took part in an INSEAD program focused on strategic R&D management. In 2004, they attended another INSEAD program on leadership transition. In 2012, Caroline completed a post-graduate course on intellectual property rights in seed business at Wageningen University & Research. Their education continued in 2013 when they participated in the masterclass mushroom composting and growing at Mushroom Office.