Marianne is currently working as sales director within DSM’s Business Unit Food Specialties. She has a background in biochemistry and marketing, and tarted working at Gist Brocades in 1985 in R&D. Back then, Marianne quickly realised that she needed the dynamics of a business environment, so she fulfilled different jobs both in marketing and sales, all in DSM-Gist Brocades. She takes care of the evolution of the company by following a clear strategic direction, taking care of generations to come, while making sure she enjoys the work she does in her role.