Partner - European Food and Farming Partnerships and Member - UK Government Food and Drink Sector Council, Strategic Trade Advisory Group and Food & Drink Export Council

Andy joined Unilever in 1989 then BOCM PAULS where he held several commercial roles. In 2000, he joined Volac, the dynamic UK dairy nutrition business, becoming Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability before leaving in February 2023. He is now a Partner in EFFP, the leading UK supply chain consultancy, and is a Non Exec Director in agrifood business together with being a Director in AIC Services.

Andy is also a member of the UK Government Food and Drink Sector Council, Strategic Trade Advisory Group and the Food & Drink Export Council. In 2018, he co-Founded the international collaboration “Protein Challenge 2040” which aimed to develop a sustainable global balance between protein production and consumption.

Speaker, Author and Consultant - Buyerology Ltd

Karen Green, former Tesco/Boots buyer, is a business consultant working with food and drink companies to gain UK retailer listings.  

 She is an award-winning business consultant, speaker and UK Sales advisor for UN ITC, enabling their clients to enter the UK market.  She is the author of two best-selling books – Recipe for Success, , and Buyer-ology®, both shortlisted for Business Book Awards.

Karen is also a passionate foodie and regularly volunteers to judge events including Pitch Live, Great Taste and other awards.