22 July 2024: Shelley Becht, Managing Director, Food & Nutrition, U.S. at Azelis Food and Nutrition US, was recognized as a finalist in the San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 Awards. The San Diego Business Journal has created this award to honor young professionals — leaders, change makers and innovators — who are making waves, creating impact and leaving a positive mark on the San Diego community.
Shelley Becht has worked at Azelis Food and Nutrition US since 2015. As Managing Director, Shelley oversees the entire U.S. Food and Nutrition business. Shelley’s dedication and work ethic inspire everyone around her. She embodies both fierce determination and genuine compassion, always ready to support her team while motivating them to achieve their best. She fosters a collaborative environment with both her employees and supplier partners, actively listening and strategizing as the company navigates growth and innovation. Under her leadership, the company achieved a remarkable 31% year-over-year revenue increase from 2023-2024.
A native San Diegan, Shelley is active in her community with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, you can find her on the beach, at little league, or on the golf course (fun fact: she started the women’s golf team at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas!).
Vuk Milojkovic, Managing Director, U.S., comments:
“We are thrilled to recognize Shelley Becht as one of San Diego County’s 40 Under 40 Top Business Leaders. Her exemplary leadership at Azelis Food and Nutrition US, coupled with her unwavering dedication to her team and community, truly sets her apart. Shelley’s remarkable ability to drive growth and foster innovation while maintaining a compassionate and collaborative environment is an inspiration to us all.”
Shelley Becht, Managing Director, Food and Nutrition U.S., comments:
“I am incredibly honored to be named one of San Diego County’s 40 Under 40 Top Business Leader Finalists. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my entire team at Azelis Food and Nutrition US. I am grateful for their support and inspired by our shared commitment to innovation and excellence. It is a privilege to contribute to the vibrant business community here in San Diego, and I look forward to continuing our journey of growth and collaboration.”
Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 4,200 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 63,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.2 billion (2023). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in the BEL20 and BEL®ESG indices.