Kerem Akbas is a Turkish-Canadian entrepreneur and tech investor who runs his own family office, Coenda Investments. As the CEO of Planet Based Foods, he leads a company focused on sustainable plant-based food and agricultural technology. He also has extensive experience in the retail tech sector through board and executive roles.
Kerem focuses on strategic investments in technology and innovative sectors, leveraging his background in finance and business development. His investment strategy often involves taking significant stakes in public companies to help guide their growth and foster governance transparency.
As CEO of Planet Based Foods, Kerem will not receive any direct compensation until the company achieves a positive cash flow.
Kerem Akbas
Chief Executive Officer at Planet Based Foods
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Topics They Care About
Strategic Investing
As the principal of Coenda Investments, he makes significant investments in technology companies and has a track record of building businesses through acquisitions and strategic guidance.
Plant-Based Foods
He is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Planet Based Foods, a company that produces sustainable, hemp-formulated food alternatives to promote a better global food system.
Retail Technology & AI
Through his investment and board membership at INEO Tech Corp, he is involved with AI software solutions for retail analytics, loss prevention, and in-store media.
Media Appearances
Kerem has no verified media appearances
Work History
10-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Planet Based Foods
4-2025 - 10-2025
Board Advisor at Planet Based Foods
3-2025
President at Bon Intelligence
9-2024 - 8-2025
Board Member at INEO Solutions Inc.
Entrepreneur at Coenda investment
Education
Kerem has no verified education history
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Location : Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Planet Based Foods
