Having worked in both the private and public sectors, she has developed previous expertise and can address a topic from multiple angles.
Among the entities she worked for, there are the FAO from the UN, ADM, and the French and Japanese governments.
On LinkedIn, she has gathered more than +12500 followers and posts between 3 and 5 times a week on making food law accessible to non-lawyers.
Originally from France, Mathilde has lived in 6 other countries and is currently based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
What was your first job and what is your actual job?
First job: Food law consultant in food supplements
Actual job: Managing Director at Forward Food Law BV.
Do you believe entrepreneurs are born with innate qualities or made through experiences and learning?
👶🏻 Born
🏋️♀️ Made
In the classic debate, which came first for you: the egg or the chicken?
🍳 Egg
🐔 Chicken
In the realm of technology, which do you think will have the greatest impact on the food system in the next 10 years?
Precision nutrition will revolutionize the food system by enabling personalized diets based on individual health data. It will drive healthier choices, innovation, and more sustainable consumption.
Which skill do you believe will be more useful in the future of work?
I believe AI skills will be among the most useful in the future of work, as they enable individuals to understand, leverage, and collaborate with rapidly evolving technologies.
Describe the most surprising culinary experience you’ve ever had
The most surprising culinary experience I’ve ever had was a sea bass with cocoa powder, prepared using liquid nitrogen at Thierry Marx’s restaurant.
Name a professional you think we should interview
Samantha Gadenne, Director of Portfolio Development at EIT FOOD.