FoodOp welcomes new board chair and member as it enters a new chapter of growth

Copenhagen, September 25, 2025 – FoodOp, the SaaS co-pilot for professional kitchens, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jesper Lykke Wacherhausen as its new Chair of the Board and Camilla Ley Valentin as a new board member. Their arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter for FoodOp, as the company prepares to build on its strong entry in the UK, scale into new markets, and bring the power of AI to professional kitchens.

Jesper Lykke Wacherhausen brings deep sector expertise from the contract catering industry, most recently serving as CEO of Meyers, the WSH-owned caterer in Denmark. In addition to a strong commercial track record, Jesper has extensive experience with digitisation, making him uniquely positioned to guide FoodOp as it continues to transform how professional kitchens manage purchasing, menu planning, and sustainability.

Joining Jesper on the board is SaaS pioneer Camilla Ley Valentin, co-founder of Queue-it. With first-hand experience in building a successful global SaaS company, and with current board roles at TechBBQ and Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond (EIFO), Camilla brings both entrepreneurial and international scaling expertise that will be invaluable as FoodOp expands.

Together with FoodOp’s pre-seed investor, The Footprint Fund, Camilla and Jesper will also support the management team as it prepares for the upcoming fundraise.

FoodOp Board of Directors

At the same time, Mikkel Brok Kristensen is passing on the Chair Baton to focus fully on his role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). He will also remain closely involved as a board observer, continuing to contribute with his strategic insights.

FoodOp also extends its sincere gratitude to Martin Hansen, who is stepping down as a board member. Since day one, Martin’s energy and mentorship has been instrumental in shaping FoodOp’s journey so far.

Nichlas Saul, Co-founder & CEO says

“These appointments are a strong signal of the journey ahead. Jesper and Camilla bring a strong mix of sector knowledge, SaaS experience, and scaling expertise, which will be instrumental as we grow into new markets and deepen our use of AI. At the same time, I am very thankful to Martin for the role he has played in getting us here”

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About FoodOp

FoodOp is a co-pilot for professional kitchens that helps chefs cut food costs, reduce administrative work, and drive sustainability. With FoodOp, chefs can plan and publish menus, manage procurement, and report on sustainability in one place.

The company was founded in 2021 by Nichlas Saul and Christian Borkenfelt. Today, FoodOp works with leading contract caterers and hotel groups across the Nordics and the UK, with more than 2,000 chefs across 700+ professional kitchens using the platform daily.

About MK Capital

MK Capital is a Chicago-based venture capital firm focused on high-growth B2B software companies, with deep expertise in procurement, supply chain, and enterprise software. With $500 million in assets under management, the firm has backed category-defining companies across enterprise software. Notable exits include LLamasoft, a supply chain design platform acquired by Coupa Software.

About The Footprint Fund I

The Footprint Fund I is a Danish article 9 venture capital firm that invests in ambitious start up and scale ups driving the green transition. The fund manages €76 million and invests in areas across AI, deep tech, food systems, and biosolutions, with the ambition to build companies that can create global, lasting impact.

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