Marissa Janssen

Marissa Janssen joined the Crop Development Centre in 2020 as Manager, bringing over 15 years of international experience in legal, strategic, and operational HR roles across multinational corporations and academia. Originally from the Netherlands, she holds both her BSc and MSc in International Trade and Investment Law from the University of Amsterdam.

At the CDC, Marissa oversees strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, contract management, branding, and communications. Her expertise in collaboration, planning, and project delivery has been pivotal in advancing the Centre’s goals. As a certified leadership coach, she is committed to fostering positive workplace culture and aligning operations with the CDC’s core values.