Chris Deen

Chris Deen is an accomplished leader at the forefront of business strategy and execution. Serving as the director of the Business Unit Presidents Council for The Conference Board, Chris brings a wealth of experience to the table.

With a distinguished career as a former CEO across various Food and Agri businesses, Chris has honed his expertise in driving growth and navigating challenging business landscapes. His extensive background spans diverse governance and shareholder environments, from large corporate entities to experiences in private equity ownership, cooperative settings and self-started businesses as entrepreneur. Chris has successfully steered businesses through global markets, leaving a lasting impact.

Throughout his career, Chris has held pivotal roles at renowned companies such as Sara Lee, Parcom Capital, Euroma, and Aviko, demonstrating his ability to lead and innovate across industries.

Passionate about propelling businesses forward and orchestrating transformative turnarounds, Chris has an unwavering focus on people and delivering tangible results across various governance frameworks.

In addition to his corporate endeavors, Chris shares his insights as a guest lecturer at Wageningen University and the University of Amsterdam, where he imparts his experience on strategy & execution and negotiation skills to aspiring business leaders.

Fluent in English, Dutch, and Spanish, Chris possesses a multicultural perspective that enriches his global approach to leadership and collaboration.