Joshua McClelland is an officer and member of the Senior Leadership Team at Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Joshua has held various leadership roles across multiple business functions throughout his 15 years with the company. As the SVP and General Manager of Tyson Ingredient Solutions, he is responsible for all aspects of the business including strategy, sales, operations, food quality and safety, supply chain, and procurement. With over 50 production facilities, Tyson Foods is the second largest processor of animal by-products in the United States converting millions of tons of raw materials per year into sustainable and value-added ingredients that are sold and distributed to producers of feed, food, nutraceuticals, biofuels, and fertilizer. Joshua earned his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in professional accounting, minoring in business management, at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida.

Theo is board member portfolio companies for Aqua-Spark. Theo has been adviser merger & acquisition and informal investor since 2007. Previously, he worked as chief financial officer for Schuitema, Getronics and SNS Bank and has held international financial positions for Procter &Gamble. Currently, he is also a member of the supervisory board of Monuta N.V. Theo holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in business economics and Mathematics.

Upon nomination by shareholder Rabobank, Jeroen joined Protix’ supervisory board in 2020. As a former banker, specialised in structured finance solutions, he assists the company with his financial insights in areas like funding, capital markets, accounting, project finance. During the last 30 years of his career he has gained a wealth of experience in supporting companies in the global food & agri space, “from farm to fork". Besides his role in the Protix board, he is a board member of a number of other companies, he advises large family offices on their investment portfolios and is regularly retained by the Dutch government in case of specific financial advisory assignments. Jeroen is excited by the contribution Protix can make to a more sustainable food supply chain.

Jan Slootweg is Investor board member for Aqua-Spark with finance background in various roles and industries. Previously, Jan was responsible for controlling at SHV, treasury at Nutreco and had various commercial and managerial roles at ABN Amro. Jan holds a MSc in Econometrics.

“Be the change that you want to see in the world “ – by Mahatam Gandhi

Un cientifico tiene que ver donde los demas solo miran

Whatever you do, make sure you get ENOUGH!

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

Volg je hart, dat klopt altijd

Jelte is a petroleum engineer from Delft University of technology and a senior executive with 35 years of experience in the international energy industry. Working for Shell in many countries across the world, Jelte held leadership positions in asset development, business development, marketing and M&A. In 2016 he co-founded DAREL, a consultancy firm with a specific focus on the energy transition, and he is managing partner of DAREL Education, a purpose-driven organization that builds societal support for the energy transition. Jelte is passionate about accelerating the required transformations that will make our society sustainable.

Be like a postage stamp. Stick to a thing till you get there. - Josh Billings

A good cake is good for team bond.

Meten is Weten.