Board-level strategy and industry expertise across protein value chains, aquaculture and biotechnology
Selected startups advisory and board engagements
Services
Investors and corporations
Commercial and strategic due diligence, sector mapping, portfolio reviews, value-creation opportunities, M&A and corporate venturing.
Startups & Scaleups
Strategic positioning, partnering, fundraising preparation, business development and preparation for strategic transactions.
Non-Executive Boards Positions
Chairmanship and non-executive roles, governance, shareholder alignment, CEO support and preparation for financing or exit.
Expertise
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Animal Protein Supply Chains: In-depth knowledge of production, processing, and adjacent industries.
Alternative Proteins: Expertise in cellular agriculture, biotechnologies, and emerging protein sources.
Aquaculture: Specialization in coastal and inland systems, recirculating aquaculture, and tropical aquaculture technologies.
Animal Nutrition and Farming: Proficiency in feed additives, raw materials, genetics, health, and sustainable farming practices.
Food Geopolitics and Security: Insights into global food systems, supply chain resilience, and strategic food security.
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Strategic Innovation: Aligning innovation initiatives with long-term business goals.
Corporate Venturing: Driving innovation through venture investments and partnerships.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Integrating sustainability principles into business practices.
Digital Technologies and Services: Leveraging digital solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation in food and agriculture.
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Business Development and Innovation: Proven expertise in creating and scaling growth opportunities.
Programmatic M&A: Skilled in identifying, executing, and integrating strategic acquisitions.
Laurent Genet
Laurent Genet brings over 30 years of executive experience in livestock, aquaculture, and animal health, with a focus on nutrition, farming, and strategic growth across Europe, Asia and most producing geographies.
Laurent began his career with France’s largest animal feed producer, managing international operations, before joining Nutreco in 2007. During 15 years in Asia—based in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong—he gained extensive expertise across the region. Relocating to the Netherlands in 2015, Laurent served as Nutreco’s Chief Strategy Officer, where he led corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, strategic innovation, and corporate venturing until 2022.
As part of his role at Nutreco, Laurent founded NuFrontiers, the company’s corporate venturing arm, and established Nutreco Exploration, its feed additives discovery unit, while also serving on the boards of several startups. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Laurent has complemented his technical expertise with advanced business management qualifications from the London Business School and Affärshögskolan in Norway.