Graduating in Hospitality Management, Ariane van Mancius has excelled in her career over the last 15 years working at Helios MPPD, deSter and Supplair (gategroup) as a Procurement, Marketing and Innovation Executive. She has dealt with more than 150+ airlines worldwide, with her passion lying in the translation of trends into successful product offerings and advising her clients where to buy best in class. Her ability to provide cost effective creative strategies have been praised internationally. Ariane started her new company NOW|NEW|NEXT in 2012 to assist companies with their product offerings by generating innovative ideas, whilst incorporating her years of experience in design, from strategy, positioning and trends in branding, through to 3D and 2D design. She has always kept sustainability in mind and constantly has a finger on the pulse of the ever changing consumer (Millennials, Gen Z).