FiE Announces First Keynote Speakers

FiE announced its first keynote speakers for the 2022 edition that take place in Paris between December 6 and 8, as well as online between November 28 and December 23.

In the Innovation Hub, participants can meet:

• Huib van Bockel, founder of TENZING, a 100% natural energising drink and former Head of Marketing at Red Bull in Europe. Voted by HotTopics as one of the top 100 CMOs, van Bockel is a marketing thought leader and author of the book The Social Brand which is a blueprint on how brands can succeed in the new social era. His session: The challenge of creating a ‘social’ brand in 2022: Making an impact on people and the planet.
• Dr. A. M. (Andy) Zynga, CEO EIT Food. In his successful career, Andy has built and turned around several businesses in Europe and the USA, including a successful exit for Open Innovation Service Leader NineSigma in 2017. His session: Future proofing the food system in Europe through a public-private partnership.
• Christine Gould, CEO, Thought for Food. A global leader in agri-food-tech innovation, Christine has galvanized a community of 30,000+ entrepreneurs in 180+ countries who are dedicated to transforming food systems as part of her current role. Her session: Next-gen agri-food-tech innovation.

In the Sustainability Hub, participants can listen to, Dorothy Shaver, Global Food Sustainability Director, Unilever. Dorothy is a registered dietitian and a food system transformation thought leader driving change for positive health and environmental outcomes. She has dedicated her career to creating a world where nutritious food that is good for the people and the planet is accessible and desirable to all.  Her session: Driving desirability of sustainable foods – a fireside with Dorothy Shaver.