Meiert J. Grootes

Meiert J. Grootes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the agro-food sector, currently serving as Senior Advisor for Agro Food Impact Investing at Partners Group since February 2017. Grootes has held various leadership roles, including Chairman at VERIPAN AG, a leader in innovative food production, and PANADORO GROUP LTD. Notable past positions include Chairman and CEO of MGM INGREDIENTS LTD and Chairman of CAKEFRIENDS AG. Grootes co-founded AGROFOODINNOVATION and was Managing Director of AGRO FOOD INNOVATION PARK SWITZERLAND, promoting sustainable food practices. With a strong educational background, including a Master’s in Food Technology from Wageningen University & Research and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business Administration Zurich, Grootes combines technical expertise with strategic management skills to drive innovation in the agro-food industry.