Sandrine Ricard was appointed Deputy Director Sustainability & Responsibility of Pernod Ricard in the UK as of July 2022. Prior to that, she was Head of Sustainability at Chivas Brothers since October 2017 to imbed Good Times from A Good Place sustainability roadmap. Previously, she was Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at parent company Pernod Ricard where she created the department, developed a new structured sustainable strategy, a global sustainable leaders network in all the affiliates, created a unique global event “Responsib’All Day” and new tools such as a global responsible drinking app.

Sandrine has spent over 15 years within the sustainability area and is very passionate. She has also worked in public relations and communications in the USA.

In addition, Sandrine is a board member of the Oceanographic Institute Paul Ricard and has achieved The Cambridge Sustainability Leadership Course.

Nathan Clemes started his career with six years in investment banking before launching Unrooted in 2019. Whilst working in the world of finance, he advised many drinks companies and had real insight into the macro consumer trends shaping the future of the consumer goods industries. Having seen the profound impact that health & wellness and premiumisation has had on soft drinks in particular, Nathan was surprised to see the energy drinks category had so far undergone very little innovation. Energy drinks still largely rely on caffeine and sugar, when from a functional perspective, there are reliable, more natural alternatives available.

Nathan started to work with food scientist and drinks expert Dr Joshi to research these functional alternatives, and during this time came across the African Baobab fruit. Inspired by its history, plethora of uses & benefits, Nathan launched Unrooted soon after as a way to bring genuinely healthy energy to the UK market, without relying on increasingly taboo ingredients such as caffeine or sugar.

Nathan is originally from Canada, but has lived the past 15 years in the UK. He has a BSc in Management from Warwick University and a MSc in Accounting & Finance from King’s College London.

Jamie is a 15x Guinness world record holder and the founder of ACTIPH Water, launching in 2017 as the first alkaline ionised water in UK and are now exporting to 30 countries worldwide and are the market leader of the alkaline water category in Europe. Currently the no.1 selling water in the natural channel, no.1 selling food & drink item in Holland & Barrett, no.1 selling water on Amazon and was on the Tesco Incubator programme in 2022. Partnering with some of the biggest fitness events in Europe such as Hyrox, Tough Mudder, Spartan, Cross Fit, Run Through and have partnered with Disney’s Marvel Studios for Thor Love and Thunder in 2022 and Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. ACTIPH is a lifestyle brand encouraging and enabling consumers to live active lives through healthier hydration.

Mark brings over 20 years experience in the foodservice, retail and FMCG sectors to GlobalData.  Mark joined the GlobalData team in 2017 following 5 years living in Canada where he was an insights leader for PepsiCo and strategy consulting leader for the NPD group.   In his role at GlobalData, Mark brings bold thought-leadership to global partners across the manufacturer, retailer and distributor segments; always striving to find new ways to create growth by positively influencing shopper behaviour.

Mark brings significant FMCG knowledge and expertise to the conference having led research around the world on topics from shopper segmentation, to category market sizing to innovation planning and the study of global best practices.

Mark will be chairing the conference whilst sharing his views on the changing nature of next generation product offerings, the demands and expectations of today’s consumer, and the innovations and trends that will shape the future…

Jack began his career working in Mexico City for Mezcal Amarás (formerly Amores), before moving back to the UK in 2020. He is now running the southern sales team for premium spirits distributor Mangrove Global Ltd, who have a portfolio of 40 independent brands from all over the world that they’ve either seeded or helped grow in the UK market

Freddie Ugo is Co-founder and Head of Brand at Beyond Belief Brewing Co, a challenger beer brand turning surplus fresh pasta and bakery food waste into sustainable craft beer. As the 4th generation of the Ugo family behind Dell’Ugo, Freddie brings a legacy of food innovation into the drinks space. With a background in FMCG decarbonisation, he leads on brand strategy and environmental standards, driving Beyond Belief Brewing Co’s mission to bring circular innovation to the alcohol category. He is currently studying for an MSc in Conservation Science, using insights from his academic work to reinforce and evolve the brand’s sustainability credentials.

Mandy leads consumer lifestyle content at Stylus, a remit that comprises food & beverage as well as hospitality & leisure, consumer attitudes, and technology. A prolific writer, editor, content strategist and innovation expert, Mandy is passionate about helping brands achieve their commercial ambitions while also making a positive impact.

A seasoned public speaker, Mandy has unveiled fresh trends intelligence at events including SXSW London, The World Retail Congress and Food Matters Live. You’ll also find her insights featured in the press, in publications like The Times, HuffPost, and Food & Beverage Magazine.

Will Blackett brings over 25 years of Drinks, Retail and Foodservice experience to GlobalData. Prior to joining GlobalData, Will worked clientside at Sainsbury's, McDonald's and Heineken, working in various innovation, brand and commercial roles. Will also has extensive consultancy experience, leading a global vertical at Dunnhumby and heading the Consumer division of Savanta, a full-service insight agency, where he partnered with some of the world's largest drinks companies.

Jonas is an accomplished operations management professional with over a decade of experience across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food. Currently, Jonas serves as the Site & Operations Director at Tropicana Brands Group, where he oversees the European production plant, driving operational excellence and compliance while enhancing productivity and quality.

Jonas is passionate about developing and implementing distinct operational strategies that propel organizations to new levels of success. He has a proven track record of team leadership, process improvement, and increased output and productivity. As a certified business coach, Jonas believes in leading by example and is dedicated to coaching individuals to achieve their full potential.

In addition to his professional commitments, Jonas actively engages as a non-executive board member at Ter Wende - Espero, an observation, treatment, and guidance center for children and young people facing various challenges within their families.

Martin Jarvis is a buying manager passionate about driving sustainable innovation in the food industry. With a strong focus on ethical sourcing, Martin combines strategic thinking with creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing product quality and brand value. He champions collaboration with suppliers to foster transparency, resilience, and long-term sustainability, ensuring that innovation aligns with both consumer expectations and global responsibility.

Ben Franks FRSA is a former wine journalist turned entrepreneur, best known for founding the award-winning wine merchant Novel Wines and co-founding Canned Wine Group, where today he is CCO and wine buyer. Ben was named 'Leadership Champion' and listed in Harper's 30 Under 30 in 2024 and has been described as 'a shining example of the entrepreneurial spirit' by The Buyer and a 'visionary entrepreneur' by the IEWA. Alongside his own businesses, Ben is an investor and advisor to other wine and spirits brands, particularly those looking to launch in the UK market. Since 2020 he has been a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, recognising his work in start-ups and entrepreneurship.

Tiphaine is an Associate Director within the Carbon Trust's Business Services team. She provides advice to corporates in the Agriculture Food and Drink sector with a key focus on the Livestock and Dairy subsectors whilst also supporting global food and drinks brands. Tiphaine specialises in advising on footprinting, target setting and transition planning within the sector, as well as leading the Carbon Trust's Product Carbon Footprint Label offering.

Orianna Bretschger received a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Northern Arizona; and after a career in aerospace and government consulting, she completed a Ph.D. in Materials Science at the University of Southern California. Bretschger launched Aquacycl with her partners after 12 years of technological development and validation. Dr. Bretschger is a 2021 Cartier Women’s Initiative Science and Technology Pioneer Laureate, a 2019 Fellow in the National Academy of Sciences New Voices in Science, Engineering and Medicine Program, a 2022 Unreasonable Fellow, and Aquacycl was a Finalist for the 2023 Earthshot Prize for their work to decarbonize wastewater treatment.

Aquacycl was founded in November 2016 and the company provides industrial wastewater treatment as a service to help companies support healthy watersheds and communities world-wide with offices in the United States and Aquacycl Europe B.V. in the Netherlands. Aquacycl technologies and services guarantee permit compliance, greenhouse gas mitigation, reliable performance in variable production environments, and operational savings. Customers served by Aquacycl, including PepsiCo, have realized up to a 30% reduction in wastewater management costs and over 100 tons of greenhouse gas emissions mitigated per month.

Thomas Kampen is Sales Director for Beverage Packaging at Novelis Europe, where he drives commercial strategy, sales growth, and customer partnerships. Building on his experience as Strategy & Sustainability Director, he continues to advance circularity and decarbonization across the aluminium beverage can industry, reinforcing its position as a benchmark for sustainable packaging.

Thomas joined Novelis in 2015 in the Aerospace segment and previously held product management and sales roles at SGL Carbon. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hochschule Augsburg and an MBA from the University of Augsburg and the University of Pittsburgh.

Juan Pablo Llobet is the CEO of Grupo Fertiberia, a European leader in high value-added crop nutrition, as well as a provider of industrial and environmental solutions. The company excels in soil management and health and sustainable fertigation, helping drive a more efficient, productive, and environmentally conscious agricultural model. Llobet, with more than 25 years of experience in the agro-industrial sector, holds an MBA from IESE Business School and has completed the Stanford Executive Program.

Energy professional with experience in Retail Supply of Power, Gas, Metering Services and Generation contracts with a focus on Risk management and energy efficiency.

Supporting B2B clients on their Net Zero journey by creating bespoke solutions offering renewable technologies, such as Solar, BESS, EV chargers and energy efficiency measures.

Energy professional with experience in Retail Supply of Power, Gas, Metering Services and Generation contracts with a focus on Risk management and energy efficiency.

Supporting B2B clients on their Net Zero journey by creating bespoke solutions offering renewable technologies, such as Solar, BESS, EV chargers and energy efficiency measures.