Jacqueline Giordmaina
Jacqueline Giordmaina is an experienced Operations Director and General Manager with a strong background in supporting startup entities to develop full-fledged international operations. Her career has taken her from delivering successful organization deployment, to implementing company structures, financial planning and working with international stakeholders. She’s passionate about supporting startups and growing businesses to achieve operational […]
Prof. Dr. Julian Voss
Prof. Dr. Julian Voss is our Venture Partner in Germany, where he focuses on securing high-quality deal flow and expanding the PeakBridge network, underscoring our commitment to maintaining a strong, localized presence in critical regions. Julian brings with him extensive experience in alternative protein and FoodTech innovation and is deeply invested in transforming ideas into […]
Marie Dewavrin
Marie Dewavrin is the Venture Partner in France at PeakBridge, where she focuses on identifying and supporting companies with scalable, proprietary technologies that deliver long-term positive impact on food systems, the environment, and human health. With a unique perspective on the Agri-Food value chain, Marie is driven by addressing critical pain points for consumers and […]
Peter Bodenheimer
Peter Bodenheimer is the Venture Partner in the US at PeakBridge, where he plays a critical role as the firm’s “boots on the ground,” helping secure deal flow and build strong relationships with startups in the US market. With a rich background in entrepreneurship, investing, and business building, Peter leverages his experience to identify cutting-edge […]
Juliette Nille
Juliette Nille is an ESG Analyst at Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity, supporting investment teams in meeting daily ESG requirements and launching transversal ESG projects. As part of that role she oversees the rolling out of the Net Zero Asset Manager initiative for EDR’s PE activities. Juliette graduated from ESCP Business School, with a specialization in […]
David Shaw
David was appointed ESG Director, International (everything outside of North America), at Kraft Heinz in September 2021 and serves as part of the Advisory Board for the UK Plastics Pact and part of the FoodTank CSO Group. David leads the Global Net Zero Transition Plan for Kraft Heinz and has represented Kraft Heinz in the […]
Leehe Skuler
Leehe Skuler has been in impact and climate investing since 2009, working around the world with investors, philanthropists, and international agencies to develop and implement strategies that combine significant climate impact and financial return. She is the co-founder of the Global Impact Tech Alliance (GITA) which aims to connect and empower the global impact tech […]
Einav Gefen
Garnering the reputation as a national leader in foodservice and retail foods, Chef Einav Gefen joined Restaurant Associates in 2021 as Chef | Innovator supporting the company’s continued path of quality, innovation, growth, and purpose. Gefen comes over from Unilever, where she began as Corporate Head Chef in 2008 and moved to Corporate Executive Chef […]
Chris Thoen (PhD)
Chris Thoen is an experienced R&D executive with over 35 years of extensive (B2C and B2B) technical and innovation leadership experience in AgTech (Plant Genetic Systems), Fast Moving Consumer Goods (Procter & Gamble), Flavor & Fragrances (Givaudan), Food & Beverage (Bühler) industries as well as in startup ecosystems. Holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the […]
Miriam Ueberall
VP R&D International at The Kraft Heinz Company, formerly R&D at Unilever What do you look for in food tech entrepreneurs?In general, I am looking for the “spark”. Which is the idea and insight in an area of opportunity, paired with a solid thinking on how to bring this great idea to life and what […]