About Cibus Nexum
The initial concept of Cibus Nexum was conceived by Pascal Ruzius and the business model has been further developed and set up togehter with Arjen van der Wijk and Henk ter Avest.
Cibus Nexum B.V. was founded by Pascal Ruzius and Arjen van der Wijk. Stijn de Bats also joined as shareholder. Pieter Tielen and Henk ter Avest have an advisory role to further professionalise Cibus Nexum.
We have experienced that Food Brand owners – from start-ups to large companies – have to keep reinventing the wheel. There is often no structural knowledge guarantee, for example due to staff turnover and limited current market knowledge and unclear outsourcing strategy.
Food Contract Manufacturers, on the other hand, are often “surprised” by Brand owners and are not sure what is happening to them. This includes matters such as complex tender processes, culture & language barriers, specifications, rigid processes and hard contract negotiations.
Cibus Nexum recognizes this dynamic and knows how to optimize it for both parties.
Education
Food technology WUR
Background
Nuts about plant-based & dairy ♾ Dealmaker in Foodproduction.
Specialized in Food processing, Packaging, Raw materials, Ingredien...Read More
Stijn de Bats
Management
Stijn de Bats
Education
Food technology WUR
Background
Nuts about plant-based & dairy ♾ Dealmaker in Foodproduction.
Specialized in Food processing, Packaging, Raw materials, Ingredients, Capex.
Over 25 years of international experience in food industry in Operations and R&D
Core toolbox
- Food processing
- Packaging technology
- New Product development
Personal USPs
- Pragmatic
- Linking pin
- Persuadent
Characteristic
Tenacious
Accelerator in Outsourcing ♾ Dealmaker in Food Contract Manufacturing.
Education
Agricultural engineer
Background
Specialized in Open book calculations, Contract management, ...Read More
Pascal Ruzius
Management
Pascal Ruzius
Accelerator in Outsourcing ♾ Dealmaker in Food Contract Manufacturing.
Education
Agricultural engineer
Background
Specialized in Open book calculations, Contract management, Packaging, Raw materials, Flavors & Ingredients.
Over 25 years of international experience in Procurement FMCG & External Manufacturing
Core toolbox
- Open book calculations
- Contract management
- Comanufacturing strategy
Personal USPs
- Explorer
- Quartermaster
- Advocate
Characteristic
Treasure hunter
Supporter of innovations in food ♾ Expert in outsourced food production
Specialized in
CAPEX & MRO projects
Packaging, raw materials, technology
QLTC, Value Strea...Read More
Arjen van der Wijk
Management
Arjen van der Wijk
Supporter of innovations in food ♾ Expert in outsourced food production
Specialized in
- CAPEX & MRO projects
- Packaging, raw materials, technology
- QLTC, Value Stream Mapping
- Complex analyses
- Category management
- Process optimization
Core toolbox
- Capex & MRO
- Value Stream Mapping
- Complex analyses
Personal USPs
- Project manager
- Contract specialist
- Process improver
Characteristic
Discoverer
Education
International Food & Business
Minors in Agile / Scrum and Marketing & Communication.
Background
Graduate intern, successfully closed several minor, working on...Read More
Sophie van de Water
Intern
Sophie van de Water
Education
International Food & Business
Minors in Agile / Scrum and Marketing & Communication.
Background
Graduate intern, successfully closed several minor, working on graduation thesis and supporting Cibus Nexum with their sales & marketing
Core toolbox
- Intercultural communication
- Marketing
- Social media
Personal USPs
- Self starter
- Creative networker
- Proactive
Characteristic
Unique
Education
MBA Business Administration
Background
Over 25 years of international experience in procurement FMCG & External Manufacturing
Core toolbox
Ingredients
Raw...Read More
Henk ter Avest
Senior Expert
Henk ter Avest
Education
MBA Business Administration
Background
Over 25 years of international experience in procurement FMCG & External Manufacturing
Core toolbox
- Ingredients
- Raw materials
- Operational Processes
Personal USPs
- Organizer
- Connector
- Networker
Characteristic
One of a kind
Education
Food technology and BA.
Background
Over 25 years of manufacturing & retail experience, category management, marketing.
Core Toolbox
Sustainable food & bu...Read More
Lonneke Rijkmans
Senior Expert
Lonneke Rijkmans
Education
Food technology and BA.
Background
Over 25 years of manufacturing & retail experience, category management, marketing.
Core Toolbox
- Sustainable food & business.
- Product development
- Briefing & Sourcing
Personal USP’s
- Project management
- Connecting businesses
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Characteristics
Inspiring & enthusiastic
Education
Business engineer TUe
Background
Over 20 years of international experience in Procurement Food & Feed & External Manufacturing
Core toolbox
Strategic Sou...Read More
Pieter Tielen
Senior Expert
Pieter Tielen
Education
Business engineer TUe
Background
Over 20 years of international experience in Procurement Food & Feed & External Manufacturing
Core toolbox
- Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder management
- Contracting & Negotiation
Personal USPs
- Process improver
- Connector
- Pragmatist
Characteristic
Explorer
Education
Chemical Engineer TU Delft
Background
Plus 35 years of FMCG (Unilever) experience within, R&D and SC. Private label NPD, sourcing, 3PM
Core toolbox
Commoditi...Read More
Jeroen Brockhus
Senior Expert
Jeroen Brockhus
Education
Chemical Engineer TU Delft
Background
Plus 35 years of FMCG (Unilever) experience within, R&D and SC. Private label NPD, sourcing, 3PM
Core toolbox
- Commodities & Ingredients
- Product formulation & analysis
- Process optimalisation
Personal USPs
- Project Lead
- Pragmatist
- Business mindset
Characteristic
Implementer
Education
Commercial Economics
Background
Over 25 years of international experience in procurement FMCG & External Manufacturing
Core toolbox
Strategic Sourcing & ...Read More
Sabine Keizer
Senior Expert
Sabine Keizer
Education
Commercial Economics
Background
Over 25 years of international experience in procurement FMCG & External Manufacturing
Core toolbox
- Strategic Sourcing & CSR
- Raw materials, Packaging
- Should Cost Calculations
Personal USPs
- Pragmatic Organizer
- Intercultural Connector
- Polyglot
Characteristic
Creative problem solver
Education
Food Technology
Background
Over 25 years of international experience in food industry in QA, NPD and process technology
Core toolbox
Food Processing
Research...Read More
Gita Gregor
Senior Expert
Gita Gregor
Education
Food Technology
Background
Over 25 years of international experience in food industry in QA, NPD and process technology
Core toolbox
- Food Processing
- Research & Development
- QA
Personal USPs
- Helicopter view and details
- Motivator
- Facts, figures, logics
Characteristic
Continuous improver