Chris Fesen

Chris Fesen currently serves as the Head of Marketing for BU Europe at Perfetti Van Melle, a leading global manufacturer of confectionery and chewing gum. Previously, Chris held the position of Angel Project Leader at Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley, focusing on the future of food systems. As Chief Product Officer at Ricola, Chris launched innovations that generated over 20 million CHF, while also embedding sustainability into the company's long-term strategy. With extensive experience at Amcor, Mondelēz International, Kraft Foods Group, and Cadbury plc., Chris has developed and executed successful marketing strategies across various categories, consistently achieving sales growth and establishing innovation pipelines. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and completed the High Performance Leadership Program at IMD.