Food and Agribusiness Club

Keba Mbaye, currently Senior Director International Expansion at Ferrara, is a global executive with 15 years of international experience across three continents. He began his career at KPMG Paris and has worked in consulting and manufacturing sectors in France, Senegal, & Luxembourg. Keba specializes in mergers & acquisitions, program management, business development, cost reduction, and product portfolio management.

In 2021, he led a successful initiative at Ferrara to streamline the SKU portfolio across 20 brands, driving significant growth and solidifying Ferrara's leadership in sweet snacking. 

Keba is also an admission ambassador for Chicago Booth and a member of BANC network, the Booth Alumni Non-Profit Consultant. In 2023, he helped develop a three-year strategic plan for the Evanston James B. Moran Center. 

Keba holds a master’s in computer science from ESIEE Engineering, an executive master’s in information systems management from HEC Paris, and an MBA from Chicago Booth.

Marc is a seasoned professional with over 33 years at Bel, currently serving as Senior VP Operations North America. His extensive experience includes roles such as Global Industrial Director for Hard Cheese and "La Vache qui rit," and various leadership positions across Europe and Africa. Marc excels in managing large-scale operations, driving growth, and leading cross-functional teams in multicultural environments. Based in Chicago, he brings a wealth of expertise to the Food and Agribusiness Club.