Qorium Bolsters Board With Appointment of Elizabeth Bastoni and Martin Brok, Renowned Experts in the Consumer Goods and Retail Sectors
21 Mayo 2024 - 2:00AM
Business Wire
Qorium, the world-leading cell-cultured leather company, today
announces the appointment of Elizabeth Bastoni as Board Chair and
Martin Brok as member of its Board of Directors. With their
extensive expertise and leadership, Bastoni and Brok will play
pivotal roles in guiding the Board of this pioneering business.
Elizabeth Bastoni is an experienced Board Chair, Lead
Independent Director, and former CHRO with a successful track
record in the consumer goods, tech, and retail sectors. Bastoni has
a sharp focus on creating value at the intersection of business and
people. Throughout her executive career, she has held senior roles
in HR and Communications, including roles with Cascade Asset
Management Co, Carlson, The Coca-Cola Company, and Thales.
Bastoni currently holds positions as an Independent Director and
Audit Committee member at Jerónimo Martins and Euroapi.
Additionally, she serves as an Independent Director at CNH
Industrial, where she chairs the Human Capital & Compensation
Committee and serves on the ESG Committee. At Qorium, Bastoni will
leverage her expertise in governance, strategy development and
execution.
Martin Brok brings over 35 years of leadership experience in
senior roles at globally recognized brands including Sephora,
Starbucks, Nike, Burger King Corporation, and The Coca-Cola
Company. Brok’sglobal experience and network will contribute
valuable insights to Qorium's Board of Directors.
He currently holds the position of Operating Partner at Advent
International and serves as an Independent Director for Revlon
Inc., Oatly Group A.B., Tous S.L., and Self Esteem Brands LLC. He
is also a Strategic Advisory Board member at Primark Ltd.
Additionally, Brok serves as Chairman of the Renumeration Committee
at Oatly, Chairman of the Audit Committee at Tous, and is a member
of the Compensation Committee at both Revlon and Tous. Furthermore,
he is Founder & CEO of mb Capital Advisors B.V.
“Having two experienced leaders in their respective fields join
our Board of Directors is a real win for us,” said Michael Newton,
CEO of Qorium. “As we bring cell-cultured leather to the market,
Elizabeth and Martin’s expertise will be invaluable in navigating
global governance and driving Qorium forward.”
The announcement comes as co-founder Stef Kranendijk steps down
from the Board, having made significant contributions to Qorium
since its inception. “Qorium would not be where it is today if it
were not for Stef,” Newton added. “Over the years, he has made a
tremendous impact on the business, and we’re delighted that he will
continue to be an active supporter, always just a phone call
away.”
The expansion of the Board follows the recent announcement of
additional investment in Qorium by prominent venture capital firms
Brightlands Venture Partners and Sofinnova Partners, demonstrating
a strong vote of confidence in the future of sustainable,
cell-cultured leather production.
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