Marvin Jiwan
Senior Advisor
Marvin draws on more than 20 years of experience as an operator, advisor, and corporate executive to help global organizations harness innovation as a strategic growth engine. With experiencing working across Asia, Europe, and North America, he brings an informed perspective to bridging science, market needs, and investment strategy.
As a corporate innovation and venture leader, Marvin has successfully launched and scaled numerous CVC and open innovation programs at global companies like Starbucks, Ferrero, and Ingredion, unlocking white-space growth, accelerating commercialization, and driving measurable returns. He has cultivated an expertise in food-tech throughout his career having invested in and operated across the ecosystem — from functional ingredients and alt-proteins to ag-tech and sustainable packaging.
Marvin holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from NYU Stern, a Master’s in Food Science from University College Cork, and a bachelor’s in Dairy Technology from Anand Agricultural University.