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Meet Our Team at Cibus Nexum

We're absolutely delighted to welcome you to our vibrant team of professionals. At Cibus Nexum, our passion for pioneering food solutions is not just a job it's a calling that inspires us to surpass expectations each and every day. As you take a moment to scroll down, you'll get acquainted with the brilliant minds that form the bedrock of our accomplishments. Each team member contributes their distinctive expertise and fervent enthusiasm to our collective mission of crafting sustainable and highly efficient food systems.

Embark on a journey with us. Just beside this message, you'll discover a captivating video that offers a deep dive into the essence of Cibus Nexum. It's an invitation to join us on an exploratory journey into who we are, the values we cherish, and the innovative endeavors we undertake. We warmly encourage you to watch this visual narrative and immerse yourself in the world of Cibus Nexum. Click to unveil the countless ways our dedicated team is meticulously shaping the future of food, one groundbreaking innovation at a time.

Arjen van der Wijk
Arjen van der Wijk
Managing Partner

Your Swiss Army Knife in Innovative Food Production Management & Agile upscaling. Arjen stands at the forefront of innovation in the food industry, bringing to the table a profound expertise in outsourced food production.

+31 6 5044 8865
arjen.vanderwijk
@cibusnexum.com
Pascal Ruzius
Pascal Ruzius
Managing Partner

Your Trailblazer in Food Contract Manufacturing. Pascal Ruzius emerges as a seasoned connoisseur in the realm of Procurement FMCG and External Manufacturing, boasting a rich, international experience spanning over 25 years.

+31 6 1090 5654
pascal.ruzius
@cibusnexum.com
Daniel de Smeth
Daniel de Smeth
Senior Project Manager

Hands-On Project Leader for Global Food & Beverage Success. Daniel de Smeth is an experienced project manager with a strong international track record in launching and managing innovative consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in the Food & Beverage sector. At Cibus Nexum, Daniel plays a key role in guiding projects from strategy to execution — ensuring that outsourcing, innovation, and scale-up efforts translate into measurable results.

daniel.desmeth
@cibusnexum.com
Stijn de Bats
Stijn de Bats
Senior Advisor

Your Dedicated Expert in Food Production. Stijn de Bats is a veteran in the food industry, boasting over 25 years of international experience.

Declan Godfrey
Declan Godfrey
Content Manager

Communications Specialist for Food Innovation and Sustainability Declan Godfrey is a seasoned marketing and communications expert with a passion for storytelling and a deep commitment to sustainable food systems. As Content Manager at Cibus Nexum, Declan uses the power of words to shape narratives that connect, inspire, and advance innovation in the food industry.

Myrthe de Beukelaar
Myrthe de Beukelaar
Research Specialist

Insight-Driven Researcher for Food, Health & Sustainability Myrthe de Beukelaar is a dedicated research specialist with a strong academic background in Nutrition & Health and hands-on experience in data-driven projects for food and beverage innovators. At Cibus Nexum, Myrthe brings analytical precision and a systems-thinking mindset to support strategic decision-making in the evolving world of food outsourcing.

Cindy Weber
Cindy Weber
Senior Expert

Your Visionary Food Concept Developer and Culinary Innovator Cindy Weber, an accomplished Food Concept Developer, comes with a wealth of over 25 years of experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

Jochem Wolthuis
Jochem Wolthuis
Senior Expert – German Market Strategy

Your Connector and Strategist for Dutch-German Food Market Expansion Drs. Jochem Wolthuis is a leading authority on the German food market, with over 25 years of experience connecting Dutch food companies to German retailers, foodservice providers, and importers. As founder and director of Duitsland Desk Agri, Food & Flowers, Jochem leverages a broad network of industry specialists and a hands-on approach to help businesses enter and thrive in Germany’s dynamic food landscape.

Pieter Tielen
Pieter Tielen
Senior Expert

Your Dynamic Expert in Business Engineering and Procurement. Pieter Tielen, an alumnus of the Technical University of Eindhoven (TUe) with a degree in Business Engineering, brings a wealth of over 20 years of international experience to the forefront.

Lonneke Rijkmans
Lonneke Rijkmans
Senior Expert

Your Pioneering Expert in Food Technology and Business Innovation. Lonneke Rijkmans, with her rich educational grounding in Food Technology and Business Administration, stands as an embodiment of expertise and versatility.

Jeroen Brockhus
Jeroen Brockhus
Senior Expert

Your Distinguished Expert in Chemical Engineering and FMCG Innovation. Jeroen Brockhus, an alumnus of the prestigious Delft University of Technology with a specialization in Chemical Engineering, brings to the table over 35 years of extensive experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

Sabine Keizer
Sabine Keizer
Senior Expert

Your Accomplished Expert in Commercial Economics. Sabine Keizer, a seasoned professional in Commercial Economics, brings a wealth of over 25 years of international experience to the forefront, particularly in procurement for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and External Manufacturing.

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