Lynn De Proft holds a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Delft University of Technology and an MBA from the Vlerick Business School
A news release from Protix hails the appointment as a further reflection of its confidence in the expanding insect ingredients market. De Proft will take over as CFO before the end of January 2023 and lead the firm’s growth trajectory as it finalises plans for international expansion.
Lynn De Proft brings almost 20 years of international experience in executive roles at listed and global companies to the Protix mix. Her career spans diverse markets, industries and countries, where she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to driving sustainability whilst delivering strong financial results. Before joining Protix, De Proft was chief procurement officer for Solvay as well as President of Solvay Energy Services. Prior to Solvay, Lynn De Proft spent 10 years in executive roles in strategy, operations, M&A and procurement at Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABInBev), most recently as vice president for global procurement and sustainability. Lynn De Proft holds a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Delft University of Technology and an MBA from the Vlerick Business School.
As CFO of Protix, Lynn De Proft will support the company’s planned international expansion and help to steer Protix to achieve profitable growth in the next stage of its journey. With both breeding and production under one roof and following a period of rapid growth, Protix is now positioned as an end-to-end partner and a gamechanger in the protein and lipids industry.
Lynn De Profts appointment comes as Protix announces a major scale-up of its operations to reliably supply insect ingredients in a consistently high quality on a global scale. CEO and founder of Protix Kees Aarts comments: “We are delighted to welcome Lynn on board at this exciting time in our company’s success story. Lynn is an accomplished leader in international business. With her strong background and strategic vision, I am certain we will be able to deliver the solid international growth we are now geared up for. Protix is on the verge of changing the global perception of insect-based ingredients and Lynn will play a key role as we take the next big stride in creating more sustainable food and feed to meet the world’s needs.”
Lynn De Proft says: “I am very impressed with Protix as the pioneers and frontrunners in building the insect-based ingredients industry. This is an exciting time to work with the Protix teams to accelerate growth based on collaboration, innovation, a customer centric culture and a clear sense of purpose. I very much look forward to assisting in the further international scale-up of Protix, as well as unleashing its full value creation potential.”
De Proft will support the company’s planned international expansion and help to steer Protix to achieve profitable growth in the next stage of its journey
Protix is part of a growing global cohort of insect protein and lipid manufacturers for the feed ingredients sector. Protix is using insect-based ingredients as a sustainable protein source for plant feed, aquaculture feed and animal feed. The firm is also leveraging its insect ingredients for the pet food sector.
