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Grow Asia was established in 2015 by the World Economic Forum - in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - to build market-driven solutions for sustainable food systems in Southeast Asia. Today, Grow Asia engages over 600 partner organizations through its Country Chapters in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Viet Nam, reaching over 2 million smallholder farmers through its working groups. In 2020, Grow Asia was accredited… Show more Grow Asia was established in 2015 by the World Economic Forum - in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - to build market-driven solutions for sustainable food systems in Southeast Asia. Today, Grow Asia engages over 600 partner organizations through its Country Chapters in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Viet Nam, reaching over 2 million smallholder farmers through its working groups. In 2020, Grow Asia was accredited as an Entity Associated with ASEAN due to the important role Grow Asia plays in the region, particularly in facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable agriculture development. Show less

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was formed in 2004 in response to the urgent and pressing global call for sustainably produced palm oil. The seat of the association is in Zurich, Switzerland, while the secretariat is currently based in Kuala Lumpur with a satellite office in Jakarta.Bev led the restructuring of the Secretariate during a turbulent year and delivered an ambitious five year strategy to unite stakeholders from 7 sectors of the palm oil industry (producers… Show more The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was formed in 2004 in response to the urgent and pressing global call for sustainably produced palm oil. The seat of the association is in Zurich, Switzerland, while the secretariat is currently based in Kuala Lumpur with a satellite office in Jakarta.Bev led the restructuring of the Secretariate during a turbulent year and delivered an ambitious five year strategy to unite stakeholders from 7 sectors of the palm oil industry (producers, processors/traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks/investors, and NGOs) - to scale up the application of standards and to accelerate the mission of making sustainable palm oil the norm. Due to restrictions posed by the global pandemic, Bev left the organisation in Sept 2021 and remains a champion of the mission. Show less

Providing strategic oversight on the trends, innovations, and disruptions that are shaping the global food system.

Managed a global team of 175 staff in fifteen countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with an R&D budget of $40 million. Responsible for restructuring the go-to-market strategy, driving international growth and consumer uptake of biofortified food through joint ventures with corporate partners, and secured multi-year investments from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UK Department for International Development, and US Agency for International development. Awarded a $15… Show more Managed a global team of 175 staff in fifteen countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with an R&D budget of $40 million. Responsible for restructuring the go-to-market strategy, driving international growth and consumer uptake of biofortified food through joint ventures with corporate partners, and secured multi-year investments from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UK Department for International Development, and US Agency for International development. Awarded a $15 million grant as a finalist in the MacArthur Foundation 100&Change competition to expand operations in Africa and lead a global effort to improve nutrition and public health by deploying staple food crops that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Show less

www.foodindustry.asia Responsible for launching Asia’s premier industry association for 40 leading food companies. Established a non-profit board of regional CEOs to convene public-private dialogue on regional trade, regulatory harmonization and public policy. Secured multi-million-dollar investments from public and private donors and forged joint ventures to deliver impactful outcomes in China, India and Southeast Asia.

Responsible for managing the company’s reputation and license to operate in Southeast Asia by forging relationships with key policy-makers and media in ten ASEAN countries. Worked with regional and country marketing teams to design and implement PR campaigns and launched evidence-based communications to counter mis-information about GMOs and crop-protection. Supported the delivery of social and corporate impacts, including IP protection, anti-counterfeit programs, food security and… Show more Responsible for managing the company’s reputation and license to operate in Southeast Asia by forging relationships with key policy-makers and media in ten ASEAN countries. Worked with regional and country marketing teams to design and implement PR campaigns and launched evidence-based communications to counter mis-information about GMOs and crop-protection. Supported the delivery of social and corporate impacts, including IP protection, anti-counterfeit programs, food security and environmental stewardship. Acted as regional spokesperson on international trade, biotechnology, GMOs and regulatory harmonization. Show less

Responsible for devising and implementing strategic and tactical corporate communications campaigns and supporting brand PR and media outreach in Ireland and Europe. Managed below-the-line budgets, strategic media planning, press outreach, campaign events and agency-produced multimedia. Supported crisis communications during regional product recalls and managed evidence-based responses to national NGOs, government and media. Managed online and social media presence, prepped speakers for… Show more Responsible for devising and implementing strategic and tactical corporate communications campaigns and supporting brand PR and media outreach in Ireland and Europe. Managed below-the-line budgets, strategic media planning, press outreach, campaign events and agency-produced multimedia. Supported crisis communications during regional product recalls and managed evidence-based responses to national NGOs, government and media. Managed online and social media presence, prepped speakers for interviews, and conducted media training. Elected Chairperson of the Irish Food & Drink Federation’s public affairs committee in 2008. Show less

Supported the launch of the Red Tractor logo – the UK’s first fully-integrated quality assurance scheme guaranteeing farm-to-fork standards for British food. Secured financial investment from corporate and government sponsors and developed a 3-year marcoms strategy to unite the UK supply chain around a single national standard on food safety, animal welfare and sustainable sourcing.