Annemarie Elberse is an experienced R&D leader at Unilever, currently working as Foods R&D Director Ecosystems, Digital & Data. She has a strong background in food innovation, partnering and digital transformation within Foods R&D. With extensive experience across technical project leadership and innovation programmes, Annemarie focuses on building and scaling digital and ecosystems and driving collaboration across partners and disciplines. A collaborative and forward-thinking leader, she is passionate about connecting technology, people, and innovation to accelerate impact and shape the future of food.