
Meet the Advisory Board of The Protein Community
At The Protein Community, we believe in the power of collaboration and co-creation. That’s why we work closely with a Community Advisory Board: a diverse, trusted circle of active partners who help shape our strategy and ensure that our activities align with the evolving needs of the community. This group plays a vital role in keeping us grounded, forward-thinking, and community-driven.
Role of the Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board serves as a sounding board and strategic partner to the core team of The Protein Community. This diverse group, representing startups, scale-ups, corporates, and other key stakeholders, provides valuable input on our yearly roadmap, helps prioritize relevant themes for our activities, and offers feedback on our ideas and initiatives. Their insights ensure that The Protein Community remains focused on delivering value for the entire ecosystem, from early-stage innovators to established companies, and from researchers to policymakers.
Members of the board also help spot trends and opportunities in the protein transition landscape. Whether it’s signalling new ingredient developments, supporting event concepts, or connecting The Protein Community with relevant external partners, they bring unique perspectives and energy to the table.
Who are the members?
Currently, the group includes the following members (from left to right in the image):
- Willem Paulus: Business Development at Oost NL
- Marian Verbruggen: R&D Manager at Ruitenberg Ingredients
- Marc Arts: CEO at GreenFood50 Quinoa Ingredients
- Angelique Peterse: Business Development Manager at Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods
- Jan Willem Smits: Business Developer at Van Loon Group
- Cesar Asselin: Director at Magellan Food Ingredients
Looking Ahead
If you’re a partner of The Protein Community and have suggestions, questions or ideas you’d like to see reflected in our programming, don’t hesitate to reach out to leo.koning@foodvalley.nl

