Maria Velissariou

Dr. Maria Velissariou is a former Fortune 100 executive with global food experience leading vision and strategy, innovation, and advocacy across the value chain in corporate, start-up, and nonprofit settings.

She translates science and technology into scalable solutions and champions sustainable food systems, science-based policy, and public–private investment to accelerate the food-system transition—delivering business value alongside environmental, societal, and human impact.

She is CEO and co-founder of Food Security Solutions Americas LLC (FSSA) and Cirevon Scotland Ltd, developing upcycling platforms based on insect bioconversion technologies.

She also founded Maria Velissariou Consulting LLC, advancing innovation and capability building at the intersection of food, circularity, and nutrition/health.

Dr. Velissariou serves as a Senior Fellow at The Conference Board’s Economy, Strategy & Finance Center – Europe.