Tasneem Karodia
About Tasneem Karodia
Tasneem Karodia is the Co-Founder and COO of Newform Foods, with over 20 years of experience in alternative proteins and biotech. She has a strong focus on sustainability and cultivated meat, having previously worked in various roles including finance and consulting.
Work at Newform Foods
Tasneem Karodia serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Newform Foods, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on the development and promotion of alternative proteins, particularly cultivated meat, aligning with her commitment to sustainability. Prior to her current role, she worked as Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Newform Foods from 2020 to 2022. She co-founded the company alongside Brett Thompson and Catherine Edward, contributing to its mission to innovate within the food industry.
Education and Expertise
Tasneem Karodia holds a Bachelor of Business Science with a focus on Chartered Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Town, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting in 2014. Additionally, she studied Politics and completed a Comparative Politics Course in 2012. With over 20 years of expertise in alternative proteins and biotech, she possesses extensive experience in strategy and performance improvements across various industries, including private equity, mining, and telecommunications.
Background
Tasneem Karodia has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles that contribute to her expertise in business and finance. She was an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company from 2015 to 2017 and later served as a Consultant and Senior Associate Consultant at the same firm until 2020. Her experience also includes serving as Finance Director at both SIFE and the Tariro Foundation. Additionally, she held the position of President of Enactus at the University of Cape Town from 2012 to 2013.
Achievements
Tasneem Karodia has been involved in notable projects, including the development of a Swedish meatball prototype in collaboration with the European startup Re:Meat. Her work reflects her strong focus on alternative proteins and sustainability. She has demonstrated a proven ability to analyze large amounts of qualitative and quantitative information to develop insights and recommend practical solutions, showcasing her expertise in client engagement and solution implementation.