Marco Michielsen

Marco Michielsen holds a PhD and MSc in Bioprocess Engineering from Wageningen University & Research and currently serves as VP R&D AMEA and Biscuit Category Leader at Mondelez International, where responsibilities include aligning innovation strategies with business needs alongside senior commercial leadership. Previously, Marco was Head of R&D at Halwani Brothers, contributing to the establishment of a comprehensive R&D organization. With experience as an Innovation & Creativity Consultant and Executive Coach at MM Consulting, Marco has assisted numerous companies in reshaping their R&D strategies to foster growth, including roles with Al Safi Danone and Ambev, focusing on enhancing profitability and innovation strategies in their respective sectors.