Michel van Buel

Michel van Buel is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the flavour industry. Since July 2004, Michel has held various leadership positions at Givaudan, currently serving as VP / Global Head Discovery to Implementation. In this role, Michel leads global teams across the US, China, and the Netherlands, focusing on the discovery and implementation of new flavour ingredients and technologies, while overseeing strategy development, resource management, and collaborative innovation. Prior roles at Givaudan include VP / Global Head Flavour Delivery/Development and Director / Global Head Development + Implementation, each emphasizing project leadership and technological advancements in flavour delivery and ingredients. Michel's career also includes significant contributions at Quest International and DSM Research, where expertise in chemical engineering and technology development was leveraged. Michel earned a PhD and MSc in Bio Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, respectively, from Delft University of Technology.