About Gil Horsky

Gil Horsky is a global food industry executive with vast experience spanning over +16 years in leadership roles from renowned companies: Mondelēz, Kraft Foods, PepsiCo, and Nestle. Gil co-founded SnackFutures, the corporate venture investment (CVC) and incubation arm of Mondelēz. Within SnackFutures, Gil played a vital role in driving forward-thinking initiatives and fostering innovation across the company and industry.

Throughout his career, Gil Horsky has been instrumental in developing and commercializing new branded food innovations and food tech platforms that have generated over $800 million in revenues. His expertise is around identifying emerging market trends, consumer insights, and technological advancements and translating those to groundbreaking products and experiences that solve for unmet needs of consumers worldwide.

Gil’s professional journey included managing the strategy, marketing, and innovation of some of the most iconic and beloved global food brands, including Milka, Toblerone, Oreo, belVita, Pepsi, Quaker Oats, and Cadbury. His strategic vision and business acumen have helped to propel these brands to new heights, solidifying their positions as leaders in the industry.

Gil holds a BA from Tel-Aviv University and an MBA from the renowned Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he honed his leadership skills and gained a comprehensive understanding of business strategy and management principles. Beyond his professional achievements, Gil Horsky is recognized as a thought leader in the global food industry. He is regularly invited to share his insights and expertise at leading international conferences, where he addresses up & coming industry and investment trends, innovation strategies, and the future of food.

Founding of FLORA Ventures

Driven by a passion for fostering positive change and leveraging his extensive industry expertise, Gil Horsky has embarked on a new endeavor in 2023 as the Co-Founding Partner of FLORA Ventures. In that capacity, Gil directs his investments toward early-stage European and Israeli AgriFood-Tech startups that align with FLORA’s core mission around “Good for People, Kind to the Planet.” With a solid commitment to purpose-driven entrepreneurship, FLORA Ventures aims to support and nurture innovative startups that prioritize the well-being of people and the planet.