Future Foods - Alternative Proteins

The IIEA Brussels Branch is delighted to invite you to join us for an event with Dr Andy Zynga, PhD, leader in the global business landscape, on the subject of Alternative Proteins.

This will be an in-person event on the Thursday 27th of June , starting at 19.00 at the offices of the Irish Permanent Representation, Rue Froissard 50 ,1040 Brussels. However, please do arrive by 18.45 at the location!

Following the event we will have a wine reception.

All very welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there.

This meeting is open to all IIEA Members--who will get priority for tickets booked in advance.

Description of the Event

Dr. Zynga's intervention will focus on a global overview of status and perspectives for Alternative Proteins.

He will explain why Alternative Proteins are needed to improve the health of people and the planet, looking at the market from both supply side and demand side, and touching on financial aspects, including challenges for startups and scaleups.

Andy will present a short review of where we stand from a regulatory and policy point of view, and will close with an interesting outlook on the future of Alternative Proteins.

Biography of the speaker

Andy Zynga, PhD

Stages in Business :

Andy Zynga is a leader in the global business landscape, recognized for his four decades of experience in building or turning around businesses with a focus on innovation, technology, and strategic management. He has held several key positions throughout his career:

CEO of EIT Food, Belgium: Leading the largest innovation ecosystem in Agri-Food worldwide.

CEO of NineSigma, Cleveland, USA: Guided the Open Innovation Service Market Leader to a successful exit through sale.

Regional CEO and VP of Telindus, Belgium: Contributed to the Network Integration Company exiting successfully through a trade sale.

Regional CEO and Group Board Director of Vanco plc, Germany, USA, UK: Played a pivotal role in the Data Network Management Company's IPO.

Director at KPMG Consulting, Berlin and London: Grew and managed a new Telecommunications Practice.

CEO of KEB Americas, Minneapolis, USA: Turned around the German-owned Machine Component Company with strategic vision and a focus on execution.

Stages in Academia:

In addition to his business career, Andy Zynga has made significant contributions to academia:

Professor of Strategy at MSM, The Netherlands: Imparted strategic management knowledge to the next generation of business leaders.

Adjunct Professor of International Marketing at ICHEC Business School, Belgium: Taught part-time, focusing on global marketing strategies.

Professor in International Business, Innovation, and Marketing at Provadis, Germany: Guided students through the complexities of international business.

Adjunct Professor in Innovation and Strategic Marketing at Case Western Reserve University, USA: Shared his expertise in innovation on a part-time basis.

Ph.D. in Open Innovation from RWTH Aachen University, Germany: Earned through a thesis that contributed valuable insights into the field of open innovation.

Dual Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany: Laid a solid educational foundation combining technical and business acumen.

We look forward to welcoming him at the IIEA Brussels.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Permanent Representation of Ireland to the European Union, Rue Froissart 50, Brussels, Belgium