Lotus Bakeries has appointed Barry Callebaut executive Isabelle Maes as CFO.

Maes joins Lotus from Barry Callebaut, where she has served in a number of functions including CFO of Belgium. At present, she is overseeing an “important European group project” at the Swiss chocolate group, Lotus said. She will join Lotus when the project is completed in April.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Lotus has also promoted Jos Destrooper, corporate director for finance and HR, to director of finance for its Belgian arm and for group HR. Lotus said the move reflected the group’s strong growth in Belgium, driven by internal growth as well as M&A.

Destrooper’s appointment will “strengthen” the local management team, Lotus suggested.

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact