Eelke Westra is Manager Partnerships at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), where he works at the intersection of sustainable innovation, supply-chain transformation, and applied science. With a strong focus on accelerating the transition toward more sustainable and resilient food systems, Eelke collaborates with industry, policymakers, and global partners to translate research insights into scalable, real-world impact.
Eelke’s expertise spans cold chain optimization, circularity in logistics, and strategies to reduce food loss across international markets key themes aligned with global packaging and sustainability challenges addressed at CONVERGE 2026. His work is driven by a commitment to integrating sustainable practices into mainstream industry and strengthening the “Critical Middle” of food systems.