Suzanne van der Maarel

Suzanne van der Maarel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and sustainability, currently serving as the Senior Key Account Sales Excellence Manager at Barry Callebaut Group since November 2024. Suzanne also holds positions as an Advisor at Triodos Investment Management, Venture Partner at Alvicus AG, and Mentor at Big Idea Ventures. Previous roles include Lead Food & Retail and Investor Program at Kickstart Innovation, Senior Portfolio Manager at Sentient Ventures VC, and Senior Consultant at Amos & Bailey. Notably, Suzanne was the Head of Corporate Partnerships at Beyond Animal and the Global Account Manager at Singapore Airlines, where initiatives included leading a Carbon Offset Programme and establishing a circular upcycling initiative. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree from Columbia Business School and various certificates in finance and sustainability from prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and Corporate Finance Institute®.