Helen Wang is the founder of Abakus Foods, a healthy snack brand she successfully bootstrapped before its acquisition by Nurture Brands. A graduate of WHU and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, she scaled the company to 8, 000+ stockists, including major UK and German supermarkets.
Helen demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical business practices through her companys membership in "1% For The Planet. " This involves donating a portion of sales to environmental and social causes, including the Marine Conservation Society, One Tree Planet, and the food waste charity FareShare.
She built her brand by introducing unique healthy snacks to the market, starting with the jujube fruit, a type of Chinese date.
Helen Wang
Founder & Director at Abakus Foods
London, England, United Kingdom
Overview
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Healthy Snacking
Founded Abakus Foods to create a range of healthy, plant-based snacks, including seaweed crisps and products from the jujube fruit.
Sustainable Business
Demonstrated a commitment to ethical practices by making her company a member of "1% For The Planet, " donating to environmental and social charities.
Bootstrapped Growth
Successfully grew her company from the ground up without external funding, achieving over 150% year-over-year growth before being acquired.
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Work History
Founder & Director at Abakus Foods
Investment Professional at Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.
Analyst at The Blackstone Group
Education
2023 - 2023
GS10KSB from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2006 - 2011
Bsc & Msc from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
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Location : London, England, United Kingdom
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Founder & Director at Abakus Foods
