Alessandro is a strategist and innovator with a hands-on approach. His ambition is to reshape and improve the food-system. This passion has deep roots in his Italian family heritage, and goes along the entire value chain. In the past he’s participated in several thinktanks or programs on the wider food chain such as Flevocampus and SFYN, but also completed a professional chef’s course in Italy. After starting his career at McKinsey, he transitioned to Albert Heijn where he currently is Director Strategy, with a focus on Digital&Technology and Sustainability. Alessandro Holds masters is Chemistry and Business Management from Utrecht University.