Javier Valero Relloso - Spain 🇪🇸

Javier holds a Bachelor in Food Science and Technology by the Polytechnic University of Valencia. With several years of experience in R&D Projects across Europe and Africa, he is familiar with the aspects of the present food innovation system, as well as the existing mechanisms of interaction with society, companies and other entities of the ecosystem.

Determined to have an impact on the food and agribusiness value chains, Javier is passionate about fighting Hunger and Food Waste within Social Impact and Sustainable projects, creating and leveraging networks to facilitate the implementation of Agri Tech and Food Tech scientific innovations into resource-poor settings.

Experienced providing mentoring and consultant services to local food-preneurs in Burkina Faso and Uganda, on Food Innovation, Sustainable Product Development, Market Development and Partnership Management with public and private institutions.

"I became a Champion because I believe in the power of surrounding yourself with an inspiring community and Agribusiness Academy represents a generation of change within the Food and Agribusiness sector.

I want to challenge the status quo and generate innovative impactful ideas for the future food and agribusiness value chains."

Agribusiness Academy says: "Javier has a wonderful amount of experience in International Research and Development projects in the Food Industry. We're excited to help his work in Uganda and beyond."