Elucid Social Club Launch - Sweet Details Incoming!

Global supply chains are only as resilient as the people who power them. Yet as companies race to strengthen the resilience of their supply networks, a critical question emerges: Why are there still so few initiatives actively addressing health as a pillar of resilient and sustainable supply chains?

The first session of the Elucid Social Club will kick off a series of discussions, "From Awareness to Action", focusing on the key steps needed to integrate health into supply chains as a core strategy rather than a standalone initiative.

We can't wait for you to meet...

Markus Beck - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Markus is the Senior Donor Manager for Sovereign Countries & Private Sector Engagement at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , a global health partnership that has helped immunize more than half of the world's children against deadly and debilitating infectious diseases. With experience across private, civil, and public sectors, Markus brings valuable insights into how large-scale health initiatives can be effectively implemented through cross-sector collaboration.

Belinda Christine Borck  - The Chocolonely Foundation

As Global Public Policy Coordinator and Chocolonely Foundation Manager at Tony's Chocolonely , Belinda leads initiatives that challenge industry norms in cocoa sourcing. Her deep understanding of both policy frameworks and on-the-ground realities makes her uniquely qualified to discuss how health initiatives can be integrated into the cocoa supply chains while driving meaningful change for farming communities.

Julie McBride  - Tony's Open Chain

Julie brings her expertise as Senior Sourcing Specialist with a focus on Human Rights at Tony's Open Chain, where she works to transform cocoa supply chains through robust human rights practices. Her practical experience in implementing human rights frameworks in agricultural supply chains offers valuable insights into how health initiatives can be effectively woven into existing sustainability programs.

Alessandra Fiedler - German International Cooperation Society (GIZ)

Alessandra from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is passionate about creating more sustainable and fairer supply chains. She is the Project Manager for the GIZ's Burkina Faso Commodity Hub, and the coordinator of the Coffee++ partnership, She will share why health programs with Elucid are a funding target for GIZ and what she likes about the Elucid approach.

Jan Lühmann - Elucid's Coffee Topic Lead

Jan leads Elucid's coffee sector initiatives, bringing over three decades of experience in coffee sourcing and sustainability. His deep understanding of the coffee industry's complexities makes him uniquely qualified to explore why health can serve as a catalytic driver for change in the sector. At our event, he will share insights into how integrating health initiatives can transform coffee supply chains from the ground up.

But that's not all....

We also have some of our wonderful partners attending, who we can't wait for you to meet, including Mareike Toulas (CFO Max Felchlin AG ) and Maria Christodoulou (Head of Cocoa Sustainability at Tropical General Investements (TGI) Group Fludor Ghana ).

Not only that, but we really want to spark conversations across the industries and are very happy that also Sucafina , a multinational coffee merchant with a focus on green coffee, sustainability, supply chain equity and focused innovation will be attending. We will also be welcoming the Netherlands Enterprise Agency !

Will we see you there?

Mark your calendar: The launch of the Elucid Social Club takes place on February 6th, and you can join us! This won't be your typical corpororate event: No endless slides, no small talk - just an afternoon of good drinks, great conversations, and fresh takes on why farmer health is key to stronger communities and resilient supply chains.  To join the session, make sure to register in one of two ways:

• Already have a ticket? Click “Attend” at our LinkedIn event!
• Need a ticket? Purchase one here or reach out to us at chocoa@elucid.de - we’ve got a discount code waiting for you!

Have you missed what the Social Club is?

Launching during Amsterdam Cocoa Week Chocoa , the Elucid Social Club offers a platform to collaborate with stakeholders, including companies, governments, and knowledge institutes on understanding the link between health and supply chain resilience, while exploring practical solutions and strategies. Together, we’ll discuss challenges, co-create solutions, and, most importantly, provide a space to connect with strategic partners and friends.

Learn more here: https://www.elucid.social/amsterdam-cocoa-week-chocoa-launch-of-the-elucid-social-club/