Anastasia
Dellis
CEO at Orbisk
"The Business Case for Ending Food Waste"
"The Business Case for Ending Food Waste"
Fri May 15 - 9:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: The Business Case for Ending Food Waste
How AI Cuts Food Waste and Improves MarginsFood waste is one of the largest cost leaks in hospitality and food service, yet it remains poorly measured and rarely owned. Globally, over one third of all food produced is wasted, costing the economy more than USD 1 trillion per year and driving up to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to FAO and UNEP.
In this talk, I explain how applied AI, specifically computer vision paired with operational insights, enables commercial kitchens to reduce food waste by 40 to 70 percent while strengthening margins and operational discipline. Drawing on real deployment data from hotels, contract caterers, and large scale food operators, I share what changes when waste becomes visible, measurable, and actionable on a daily basis.
The session moves beyond technology hype to focus on behaviour, leadership, and execution. AI does not replace people in the kitchen, it supports better decisions at speed, helping teams align cost control, sustainability, and performance without adding operational burden.
The talk connects climate responsibility with commercial outcomes, showing why food waste reduction is one of the most immediate and credible profit levers available to operators today.
Key Takeaways
- AI creates impact only when it changes daily decisions.
- Diverse leadership builds better technology and better outcomes.
- Food waste is a data problem, not a motivation problem.
Bio
Anastasia Dellis is the CEO of Orbisk, an AI powered food waste intelligence company working with global hospitality and food service operators to cut food waste at scale. Orbisk helps commercial kitchens reduce food waste by up to 70 percent using computer vision, data, and behavioural insights.Anastasia has over 17 years of leadership experience across high growth technology companies, spanning Europe, the UK, and international markets. Prior to Orbisk, she held senior commercial and general management roles in fast scaling businesses, leading revenue growth, market expansion, and large operational teams.
Known for combining commercial rigour with people centred leadership, Anastasia focuses on turning sustainability into measurable business outcomes. She speaks regularly on AI, climate impact, and modern leadership, with a strong emphasis on execution, accountability, and cultural change.
