Siân Yates is the editorial director at FoodBev, a media platform dedicated to delivering news and insights from across the F&B landscape. Siân heads up the editorial department at FoodBev, overseeing a team of dynamic new reporters and editors, as well as five magazines and four news websites. She holds a bachelor's in English literature and a master's in journalism.

With a passion for writing and multimedia content creation, Siân has worked in a variety of roles, spanning STEM publishing to digital marketing and PR, covering topics as diverse as luxury travel, transport, music and the arts, sustainability, healthcare and even garden sheds. But her true passion lies in the food and beverage industry. She is committed to exploring the future of food, highlighting key developments and bringing fresh perspectives to the ever-changing market. Whether writing features, hosting podcasts or leading panel discussions, Sian remains dedicated to advancing the conversation on the most important topics shaping the future of food and drink.