Catherine Laurent-Polz

Catherine Laurent-Polz is a Co-Active Coach with significant experience in managing environmental and food-related programs. Currently serving as the Food Programme Lead and Portfolio Manager at Climate-KIC since January 2016, Catherine oversees the EIT Climate-KIC Food programme, involving grant application development and project management. Previously, as a Senior Innovation Manager at Climate-KIC Benelux, responsibilities included managing innovation programs and building strategic collaborations. Catherine's career also includes roles as European Affairs Manager at TNO, International Affairs Manager at Irstea, and Scientific Cooperation Officer at the French Embassy in The Netherlands. Catherine holds multiple master's degrees in Biogeography, Environmental Sciences, and Applied Chemistry, complemented by training from The Coaches Training Institute.