Nicole Atchison

Nicole Atchison is a prominent figure in the food industry, currently serving as a Member of the Supervisory Board at Rival Foods since January 2022. She is also the CEO of PURIS Holdings, a company known for its innovative plant-based food products, particularly those utilizing pea protein. Under her leadership, PURIS has focused on sustainability and the development of non-GMO food sources, contributing to a more resilient food system.123

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • CEO, PURIS Holdings (July 2020 - Present): Atchison leads innovation and business development across PURIS's portfolio, which includes ingredient technologies and product development strategies.2
  • CEO, AcreMade (January 2021 - Present): This company specializes in plant-based egg alternatives.1
  • Member of the Supervisory Board, Rival Foods (January 2022 - Present): In this role, she contributes her expertise in food technology and sustainability.3

• Previous Experience:

  • CTO, World Food Holdings (September 2017 - July 2020): Focused on plant-forward innovations.1
  • Various engineering and project management roles at Spectranetics and Covidien, where she was involved in FDA approvals for medical devices.2

Education

Atchison holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where her research focused on nanomaterials. She also earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University.12

Contributions to Sustainability

Atchison is passionate about diversifying food sources to enhance global nutrition security. She emphasizes the importance of plant-based proteins as part of a sustainable food system that can withstand disruptions like pandemics and climate change.2