Fokko Wientjes

Chief Operating Officer at Groupe Nutriset

Fokko Wientjes has extensive work experience in various roles and sectors. Fokko is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Groupe Nutriset. Prior to this, they worked as a Strategy Consultant at Wientjes Consulting, focusing on sustainability, business development, and ESG impact. Fokko also served as the Chair of the ESG Advisory Board at FinCo Fuel Group. Fokko co-founded and served as a Board Member of SDG Nederland, an NGO, and worked as an ESGH strategy consultant at IIC Group - Investors in Care. Fokko was also a Food Systems Change Strategy Consultant at the UN Global Compact. Fokko has experience as a Non-Executive Director/Supervisory Board member at JAVA FOODS LIMITED in Zambia. Fokko was involved in nutrition innovation and programs at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and served as an Equity Transaction Advisor at Africa Improved Foods. Fokko has been a member of the advisory board to the CEO and Board of de Volksbank since 2010.

Fokko Wientjes completed their education at various institutions. In 1975 to 1981, they attended Hugo Grotius, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. From 1982 to 1985, they pursued a Master's degree in psychology at Utrecht University. Afterwards, from 1985 to 1988, they obtained a Master's degree in psychology from Tilburg University. In 1995, Fokko attended INSEAD for an International Executive Program, although the degree name was not specified.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    April, 2023 - present