Meet the experts behind our upskilling

Future Food Movement is a people-led engine. We are curating voices from the cultural frontline – which means the movement is dynamic and ever evolving.

Kate Cawley

  • Kate Cawley is the founder of Veris Strategies, an award-winning sustainability consultancy, and Future Food Movement. Working with leaders across the food value chain - from retailers to manufacturers - Kate drives action on climate, health, and sustainability, aiming to make food a force for positive change in a world that’s on fire. She strives to address the need for industry-wide upskilling, bridging capability gaps from boardroom to shop floor with a team of experts in nutrition, public health, regenerative agriculture, and climate, empowering the entire food industry to drive meaningful action. 

Louis Bedwell

  • With deep expertise in innovation and investment in healthy sustainable food, Louis helps retail, manufacturing, and foodservice brands align their commercial strategies with climate and health goals, creating impactful change and accelerating innovation across the industry. Before joining Future Food Movement, Louis spent a decade driving innovation and growth in the food industry, investing in and supporting disruptive food businesses, and leading programs for major names like Ocado, Warburtons, Sainsbury’s, and the world’s largest health foundation. 

William Clare

  • Will Clare helps the food industry to reach Net Zero by providing expert advice on reducing product impact, setting science-based targets, and delivering practical climate training. He guides site teams on cutting energy use and creating clear paths to Net Zero. Through engaging workshops and talks, Will shares hands-on strategies for a sustainable future with organisations 
    across many fields. 

Stephanie Gnissios

  • Stephanie focuses on integrating social, environmental, and climate impact into strategic decisions and risk management for global projects. With an engineering background, entrepreneurial experience, and an Executive MBA from Saïd Business School, she co-founded Climate Risk Services, specialising in climate risk advisory. She also mentors startups via Oxford University Innovation and teaches sustainability, climate, and impact strategy, blending real-world insight with responsible entrepreneurship.

Louise Nicholls

  • Formerly Corporate Head of Human Rights, Food Sustainability, and Packaging at Marks & Spencer, Louise now advises manufacturers, retailers, startups, and investors on sustainability and human rights. She drives awareness from boardroom to shop floor, shaping strategy and impactful collaborations. Louise is Executive Lead of the Food Network for Ethical Trade (FNET), a tutor with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, Chair of IEMA, and a Trustee of IDH and SFACT, championing industry-wide change. 

Katie Allen

  • Katie Allen is a DEI consultant, Executive Coach, and TEDx speaker with over 15 years’ experience in people, culture, and leadership. She helps organisations align their cultural goals with strategic, inclusive practices to achieve business success. Committed to transforming workplaces, Katie fosters inclusive cultures that empower diverse voices to drive sustainable change, showing that inclusion is key to maximising impact and performance. 

Becca Hesketh

  • Rebecca is a pioneer in sustainable farming, managing a conservation-grazing farm on the Isle of Wight with native breed cows and sheep to enrich local habitats. With deep experience in agriculture and food supply chains, she is a key member of the Cool Farm Alliance. Previously, Rebecca served as Programme Manager for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Food Initiative and as Ethics and Sustainability Manager at Waitrose. 

Ali Morpeth (RNutr)

  • Ali, a Registered Public Health Nutritionist, works at the intersection of health and sustainability, collaborating with NGOs and businesses on advocacy, policy, and behavior change programs that benefit people and the planet. Passionate about bridging health and sustainability, she champions bold collaboration, innovation, and embracing discomfort to drive meaningful change. Ali’s experience spans global FMCGs, NGOs, and UN institutions. 

Lara Hanlon

  • Lara is an award-winning design strategist, educator, facilitator, and keynote speaker. In 2022, she founded Portion Collaborative to help food businesses reimagine food systems, including processes, technologies, and services. Previously, as a Senior Designer at IBM in NYC, Lara led design thinking for major clients like Unilever, Walmart, and PepsiCo, emphasising the need for strategic, efficient, and diverse board-level thinking to address challenges in the food system. 

Emma Chow

  • As an independent circular economy & food systems expert, Emma takes a deeply-human angle to fundamentally re-imagine today’s broken systems. She co-developed and led the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global food initiative, where she honed her food system knowledge and understanding of regenerative and circular design. Prior to this work, Emma was a consultant at Deloitte LLP.   

Lucy Wager

  • Lucy Wager is an accomplished food industry professional and entrepreneur with 19 years of experience in product development at Bakkavor, Marks & Spencer, and Sainsbury’s. She’s passionate about inspiring and educating the next generation of food industry leaders, guiding them through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, Lucy is committed to empowering aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs to thrive in the dynamic world of food. 

Richard Profit

  • Richard, CEO of the Cool Farm Alliance, leads a global not-for-profit dedicated to transforming food and agriculture by enhancing soil carbon, combating climate change, and restoring ecological balance. With 27 years’ experience in Food & Beverages and the British Army, plus an MSc in Sustainability, he also serves as Professor of Practice at Nottingham University Business School, integrating sustainability into education and consulting on impactful strategies. 

Andy Young

  • With over 15 years in food sustainability across retail and manufacturing, Andy founded Achieve Goal 12 in 2020 to help food and consumer goods companies enhance their sustainability. His work aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 12, focusing on sustainable production and consumption by 2030. Andy’s expertise includes food waste reduction, circular economy practices, responsible sourcing, and climate action, driven by his belief that tackling food waste addresses core social, environmental, and commercial challenges. 

Nash Gierak

  • Nash Gierak, founder of London-based Bold Green Strategies, helps businesses—from startups to established companies—meet and exceed sustainability standards with streamlined, cost-effective solutions. A GRI Certified Sustainability Professional with a BA (Hons) and MA, Nash’s expertise spans the entire supply chain, from agriculture to packaging. Recently, she spoke on a Wilderness Festival panel about local ingredients and sustainability in the food and events industries. 

Rob Iles

  • Rob is a leadership facilitator, guiding teams to help them understand the future consumer and workforce, unlocking pathways for climate action. With 25 years of experience in the UK Food & Drink sector, Rob is also the Founder and Managing Director of Visionise Ltd. Previously, as a board member of Adelie Food Holdings, he led the successful launch of the UK’s largest sandwich brand, Urban Eat. Since founding Visionise in 2011, Rob has focused on helping ambitious food and drink businesses deeply engage with their audiences and drive sustainable, profitable growth. 

Mike Barry

  • Mike is a leader in sustainable change. One of the pioneers of green business in the corporate world he helped to develop, launch and implement Marks and Spencer’s ground-breaking sustainability programme, Plan A. Having worked at an international level of business, with charities, with think tanks, and with start-ups he has a broad array of experience. He has proven the necessity of dialogue, trust and the willingness to develop engagement into wide ranging mutually beneficial partnerships. This is vital for the interconnected world we live in.