Frederieke has headed the Business Line New Food within the international technology group GEA since 2024 to further develop the strategic growth market for alternatively produced proteins. Previously, as VP of the GEA Digital Hub, she established an R&D center with a focus on IIoT and data science. In her role, she expanded the digital ecosystem within the group and pioneered new business models. Frederieke studied Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University and holds an MBA at IMD.