Geert held different leadership roles in Cargill’s corporate R&D function and in several of Cargill’s businesses. Prior to joining Cargill, Geert worked at Tate&Lyle, at Amylum, and at a Functional Systems solutions provider in Academia. Board member of industry associations, Research consortia, and start-ups. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Biological Sciences, an engineering degree in Chemical and Biological Industries, and benefited from continuous education in business administration and innovation.