Marian Geluk
About Marian Geluk
Marian Geluk serves as the Executive Director of the Global Coordinating Secretariat for Food Innovation Hubs at the World Economic Forum, a position he has held since 2021 in Wageningen, Netherlands. He has extensive experience in food innovation and development, having previously worked in various roles at Unilever, TiFN, and Wageningen UR.
Work at World Economic Forum
Marian Geluk serves as the Executive Director of the Global Coordinating Secretariat for Food Innovation Hubs at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to initiatives aimed at transforming food systems on a global scale. Her role involves fostering collaboration between public and private partners to enhance food innovation and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Marian Geluk studied at Wageningen University & Research, where she earned a Master of Science in Molecular Sciences from 1983 to 1989. She also attended Katholiek Gelders Lyceum in Arnhem from 1977 to 1983. Her educational background supports her expertise in food science and innovation, which she applies in her various professional roles.
Background
Marian Geluk has extensive experience in the food industry, with a career spanning several decades. She has worked in various capacities, including product development and sensory analysis at Unilever, and held leadership roles at organizations such as TiFN and FNLI. Her international experience includes serving as Executive Director at Wageningen UR Chile.
Achievements
In her current role, Marian Geluk plays a key role in the establishment of regional Food Innovation Hubs in emerging markets, including India and Colombia. She is involved in initiatives that focus on the scalability and acceleration of food systems transformation globally. The Global Coordinating Secretariat was established in Wageningen through a joint investment by various governmental and regional entities.
Previous Positions
Before her current role, Marian Geluk held several significant positions. She was Managing Director at TiFN from 2015 to 2017, and served as Director General at FNLI from 2017 to 2020. Her earlier roles include Business Development Manager at NIZO food research and various positions at Unilever, where she focused on product development and consumer insights.