Elén Faxö
CEO focused on climate-resilient crop innovation and commercialization
Gothenburg, Sweden
Summary
Agritech CEO driving commercialization of climate-adapted crops: As CEO of OlsAro she leads efforts to develop and commercialize salt‑tolerant and other climate‑resilient wheat lines, securing investment and commercial partnerships to bring varieties toward market. olsaro+2
Experienced food‑system innovator and accelerator practitioner: She has held innovation and business development roles at RISE and SP (Livsmedelsacceleratorn), organizing industry events and supporting startup–industry matchmaking to scale food innovations. livsmedelifokus+1
Board and network leader in the Swedish food sector: Active board member roles (LivsmedelsFöreningen, Inclusive Business Sweden) reflect engagement with sector networks, governance and inclusive/impact-focused initiatives. livsmedelifokus+1
Scientifically grounded in biotechnology with applied commercialization experience: Her academic background in biotechnology (SLU, Uppsala, thesis work involving Makerere University) underpins a career that bridges research, product development and market pathways for agricultural technologies. gu+1