Alessandro Palumbo

Head Of Food & Proteins Europe at Novonesis

Alessandro Palumbo is an accomplished professional in the food and beverage sector, currently serving as the Head of Food & Proteins Europe at Novonesis since February 2024. Previously held various leadership roles at Novozymes from August 2016 to January 2024, including Head of Sales & BD for Food in Europe and Sr. Global Marketing Lead for Grain Processing. Alessandro has a strong background in innovation and business development, particularly in the plant-based food market. Earlier experience includes managing the global product portfolio for Tic Tac at Ferrero from March 2012 to July 2016. Alessandro's educational qualifications include executive programs in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies from the University of Cambridge and Driving Strategic Innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with a Master's degree in Marketing and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Università degli Studi di Torino.

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At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces. Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live. Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless. The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs. Let’s better our world with biology.