Trouw Nutrition
Kristof Van Hootegem is an experienced operational excellence leader currently working at Trouw Nutrition as the Operational Excellence Lead for the Benelux region, where Kristof is implementing various projects aimed at workplace optimization and driving significant operational savings. Previously, Kristof worked at Nuscience, holding roles including Operational Excellence Manager and CAPEX Manager, where responsibilities included coordinating CAPEX strategies across multiple EMEA sites and leading restructuring projects. Other key positions include Operations Director LATAM ad Interim, where Kristof oversaw significant CAPEX strategies and developed operational programs in Brazil, and International Project Manager, responsible for implementing Laboratory Information Management Systems across European subsidiaries. Kristof’s earlier experience encompassed optimization and quality management roles in the pet food and animal feed sectors. Academically, Kristof holds an MBA in Strategy from HEC Paris, alongside advanced degrees in Conflict & Development and Agricultural Sciences from Ghent University.
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Feeding the Future is not only our reason for being but an urgent call to solve the increasing number of social, environmental, economic and qualitative challenges facing our feed-to-food chain as the world’s population grows. How do we help our customers produce food for millions of consumers and pets worldwide without depleting the planet- and while making a living? At Trouw Nutrition, we believe in the power of innovation, nutrition and good farm management to lead the change towards more circular and renewable food production methods respectful of the people and nature that makes them possible- and we have the scale, the people and the decades of experience at all stages of the feed-to-food chain to back it up with action. By working with us you can help accelerate the transition towards a truly sustainable food system and create the brighter future we all hope for, from planet to plate. Our global brands: LifeStart, NutriOpt, Milkiwean, Gestawean, ChickCare, Maxcare, Sprayfo, Selko