Utrecht’s Orbisk Appoints Anastasia Dellis As New CEO

Dellis brings over 17 years of experience in both corporate and scale-up environments, with a strong track record in brand development and team leadership. Known for her strategic and people-focused management style, she has led cross-functional teams of over 100 people and managed P&Ls exceeding €100 million.

Her appointment marks a new chapter for Orbisk as it continues its mission to tackle global food waste.

“I’m grateful to the Orbisk team, our customers and partners, and especially to Olaf, together with co-founders Bart and Richard, who have turned a bold vision into something with real, measurable impact. Their leadership, and the extraordinary team around them, built the foundation we now have the opportunity to scale,” says Anastasia in a LinkedIn post.

With more than 20 years of experience leading purpose-driven organisations, Anastasia Dellis brings both deep expertise and a strong sense of purpose to guide Orbisk into its next stage of growth and impact.

Co-founder Olaf van der Veen, who has served as CEO for the past seven years, will transition into the role of Chief Impact & Innovation Officer.

“Olaf’s leadership as CEO has shaped both the trajectory and the spirit of Orbisk. I’m grateful he’ll continue contributing as we build the next chapter together. His impact sets a high bar one I’ll work to honour and evolve with focus and care,” she adds.

In his new role, Olaf will remain actively involved in driving Orbisk’s long-term mission, working closely with fellow co-founders Bart van Arnhem and Richard Beks.

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In December of last year, the Dutch company secured €8 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.

Founded by Olaf van der Veen, Richard Beks, and Bart van Arnhem, Orbisk is on a mission to build a more sustainable global food system.

At the heart of their innovation is ‘the Orbi’—an AI-powered food waste monitor designed for food-service operators including hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and cruise lines. The Orbi tracks food waste, identifies its causes, and presents the data through an easy-to-use dashboard with actionable insights to help kitchens improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Orbisk has strengthened its presence in the U.S. through a partnership with Carnival Cruise Line, where the Orbi system will be rolled out on select ships in 2025 following a successful pilot. The company has also teamed up with Accor to help reduce food waste by 60% by 2030—exceeding the UN’s targets.

Today, Orbisk operates in more than 40 countries, supporting chefs across five continents in creating more efficient and sustainable kitchens.

About Orbisk

Orbisk helps professional kitchens cut food waste with AI-powered tracking and insights. Its technology automatically identifies, weighs, and logs waste, giving chefs clear, actionable data through a personalized dashboard. This improves efficiency, lowers costs and enhances the guest experience. Orbisk was named in LinkedIn’s 2024 Top Startups Netherlands list.