EAT’s impact starts with its people. Our team brings together expertise across science, policy, business, and communications, working across sectors to help influence and build healthy, fair, and sustainable food systems
Professor Dr. Johan Rockström
Director
Chairman of the EAT Advisory Board Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. He…
Full BioH.E. Jeppe Bruus
Minister for Green Transition
His Excellency Jeppe Bruus has a background in communications and politics and has previously served as Minister for Taxation, as well as holding various political and parliamentary positions. He holds…
Full BioGeneral Eirik Kristoffersen
Chief of Defence
General Eirik Kristoffersen began his tenure as Chief of Defence on August 17, 2020. As Chief of Defence, general Kristoffersen holds full command over the Norwegian Armed Forces and is…
Full BioAmit Bouri
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Amit Bouri is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), where he leads the largest global community of impact investors dedicated to increasing the…
Full BioSophie Healy-Thow
Founder
Sophie is the founder of Act4Food, a global youth-led movement dedicated to transforming food systems. Act4Food has been featured in Forbes and is being implemented worldwide. She was awarded the Global Citizen…
Full BioKaitlin Yarnall
Chief Storytelling Officer
As Chief Storytelling Officer at the National Geographic Society, Kaitlin Yarnall is responsible for expanding the organization’s impact through all forms of storytelling. Yarnall oversees a team that creates data…
Full BioBruce Friedrich
Founder & President
Bruce Friedrich is Founder & President of the Good Food Institute, a global network of nonprofit science-focused think tanks with affiliates in the U.S., India, Israel, Brazil, APAC (Singapore, Korea,…
Full BioProfessor Beatrice Crona
Professor & Science Director
Beatrice Crona is a Professor and Science Director at the Stockholm Resilience Centre, specializing in environmental sustainability of companies and investments. She contributed to the EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food…
Full BioHelena Leurent
Director General
Helena Leurent is Director General of Consumers International, the membership organisation for 200+ consumer advocacy groups around the world in more than 100 countries. Consumers International works with members and…
Full BioDavid Hertz
Founder
David Hertz is a social entrepreneur and global influencer known for using gastronomy as a tool to transform people. He creates sustainable solutions that offer opportunities for those who live…
Full BioPranav Yadav
Founder & CEO
Pranav Yadav is a global thought leader and innovator committed to improving our understanding of the subconscious and its role in driving the human condition. Pranav helps governments, non-for-profits and…
Full BioFeike Sijbesma
Supervisory Board Chairman
Feike Sijbesma is currently Supervisory Board Chairman of Royal Philips. Feike Sijbesma is also co-chair, together with Ban Ki-Moon, of the Global Center on Adaptation. He is Climate Leader of…
Full BioDr. Ismahane Elouafi
Executive Managing Director
Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, is joining the EAT Advisory Board to bring her scientific expertise and leadership to the global effort to transform food systems. A trained geneticist,…
Full BioDavid Obura
Founding Director
David Obura is a Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa, a knowledge organization supporting sustainability of coral reef and marine systems in the Western Indian Ocean. CORDIO takes research to management…
Full BioLeslie Johnston
Founding CEO
As its founding CEO, Leslie Johnston leads the development and execution of Laudes Foundation’s strategy to deliver on its mission to accelerate the transition to a green, fair and inclusive…
Full BioH.E. Afshan Khan
UN Assistant Secretary-General Coordinator
With over 30 years in international service, Afshan has held senior roles at UNICEF, including Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, and Director of Emergency Operations, with country assignments…
Full BioGopal D. Patel
Co-founder & Director
Born and raised in England, after graduating university, Gopal D. Patel studied at Hindu ashrams in India and England for two years, exploring the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and…
Full BioMaximo Torero
Chief Economist
Maximo Torero is the chief economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy. Before joining FAO in 2019, he served at the World Bank…
Full BioDiane Holdorf
Executive Vice President
Ms Diane B. Holdorf is Executive Vice President (EVP) and a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), based in Geneva,…
Full BioDr. Lawrence Haddad
Executive Director
Dr. Lawrence Haddad has been GAIN’s Executive Director since 2016. In 2020 he was asked by the UN Deputy Secretary General to Chair Action Track 1 of the 2021 United…
Full BioMichiel Bakker
President
Michiel Bakker is the sixth president of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), bringing more than three decades of global leadership and expertise in the food, hospitality, and services industry…
Full BioPeter Bakker
President
Peter Bakker is a distinguished business leader who until June 2011 was the CEO of TNT NV, the Netherlands-based holding company of TNT Express and Royal TNT Post, formerly TGP…
Full BioKhalid Bomba
Founding Chief Executive Officer
Khalid Bomba is the Founding Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), an independent government agency modeled after the Nodal Agencies which were integral during the take-off…
Full BioWai-Chan Chan
Managing Director
Wai-Chan Chan is the Managing Director of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and brings to the role more than 25 years of retail and FMCG experience globally, with a particular focus…
Full BioMay Chow
Executive Chef and Founder
May Chow is firmly established as one of Asia’s most dynamic and respected culinary figures, with a loyal following of diners globally, and a passion for both preserving and forging…
Full BioDr. Alessandro Demaio
Medical Doctor, Author and TV Host
Dr. Alessandro Demaio is a medical doctor, TV host, and expert on issues of noncommunicable diseases, public health, nutrition and health policy. Sandro served as the CEO of EAT from…
Full BioDr. Kirsten Dunlop
Chief Executive Officer
Kirsten’s career spans academia, consulting, banking, insurance, strategy, design, innovation and leadership, across three continents. She joined Climate-KIC in February 2017 from an Australian financial services conglomerate, Suncorp. She is…
Full BioDr. Richard Horton OBE
Editor in Chief
Richard Horton is Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet. He qualified in physiology and medicine with honours from the University of Birmingham in 1986. He joined The Lancet in 1990, moving to…
Full BioHindou Oumarou Ibrahim
Environmental activist
Environmental activist and member of Chad’s pastoralist Mbororo community, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim began advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental protection at age 16, founding the Association for Indigenous Women and…
Full BioAjay Vir Jakhar
Chairman
Ajay Vir Jakhar is a farmer based in Village Maujgarh in Punjab, India. He is Chairman of Bharat Krishak Samaj (Farmers’ Forum India) formed in 1955. A non-political association of…
Full BioDr. Agnes Kalibata
Immediate President
Dr. Agnes Kalibata served, from 2014 to 2025, as President of AGRA, an African-led and Africa-based institution that puts smallholder farmers at the centre of the continent’s growing economy. Together…
Full BioCarlos Manuel Rodriguez
CEO and Chairperson
Carlos Manuel Rodriguez was selected as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility in June 2020. Rodriguez, a Costa Rican national, was a pioneer in the development of Payment…
Full BioDev Sharma
Chair
Dev Sharma is the Youth MP for West Hampshire & Chair of Bite Back 2030, a youth-led movement campaigning for all young people to be given equal access to a…
Full BioDr. Juergen Voegele
Vice President for Sustainable Development
Dr. Juergen Voegele, a German national, Vice President for Sustainable Development at the World Bank. Previously, he was serving as Director for Agriculture and Environmental Services (AES) in the Bank’s…
Full BioJian Yi
Founder
Yi Jian (简艺/簡藝) is an independent filmmaker and food activist. He is a Post-Masters Fellow at the Ash Center of the Harvard Kennedy School (2022-23), and was a Gleitsman Leadership…
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Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen
Co-founder & Executive Chair
Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen is the co-founder and executive chair of EAT. Recognized as a leading voice in her field, she has played a pivotal role in bringing together diverse…
Full BioChristian Thommessen
Vice Chair of the EAT Board of Trustees, impact investor, social entrepreneur, board professional
Starting his career with McKinsey & company’s Nordics Offices in Copenhagen and Oslo, Thommessen later spent 15 years as a senior executive of multinational companies. His assignments included General Manager…
Full BioProfessor Dr. Johan Rockström
Director
Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. He is an internationally recognized scientist on…
Full BioDr. Lee Howell
Executive Director
W. Lee Howell is the Executive Director of the Villars Institute, where he is empowering young people to address global challenges and enact change in their local communities. Prior to his…
Full BioDr. Line J. Gordon PhD
Director
Dr. Line Gordon is the director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre. She is an internationally recognised scientist in sustainability of water, food, and the biosphere. She conducts innovative research that…
Full BioEmilie Anker Stordalen
Part Owner
Emilie Anker Stordalen is one of the owners of Strawberry Group and Nordic Choice Hotels. She has a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University, as well as…
Full BioRuchir Agarwal
President
Ruchir Agarwal is Co-Founder and President of the Global Talent Fund, Director of the Raj Center at SIPA, Columbia University, and M-RCBG Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School. Previously,…
Full BioMartin D. Madaus PhD
Director
Dr. Martin D. Madaus is a German-American living in Hyannis, MA. USA. He is married to his wife Susan, and they have 3 adult children, Roman, Marcus and Alec. Martin…
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Fredrik Lind
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Fredrik Lind is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Ocean Impact, a growth stage investment firm founded on a passion for the oceans and a commitment to making a difference.…
Full BioHyunjoo Lee
CEO
After studying journalism at university, Dr. Hyunjoo Lee embarked on a journey to a rural village in Korea, dedicating herself to an ecological lifestyle centered around natural, pesticide- and fertilizer-free…
Full BioSam Kass
Partner
Sam Kass is the former Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition in the Obama administration, Executive Director of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign and the Obama family chef. He is a…
Full BioMichael Pellman Rowland
Partner / Impact Expert
Michael is a Partner and Impact Expert at Baseline Wealth Management. Central to his work is helping clients maximize the benefits of sustainable investing and multi-generational planning. He is a…
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Tomas Alfred Røen
Chief Executive Officer
Tomas Alfred Røen is Chief Executive Officer. He works alongside and reports to the Executive Chair, Gunhild Stordalen, providing strategic direction to EAT’s work. Tomas oversees the day-to-day operations of…
Full BioDr. Gunhild A. Stordalen
Co-founder & Executive Chair
Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen is the co-founder and executive chair of EAT. Recognized as a leading voice in her field, she has played a pivotal role in bringing together diverse…
Full BioDr. Fabrice DeClerck
Chief Science Officer
Dr. Fabrice DeClerck is the Chief Science Officer at EAT. In this role, Dr. DeClerck leads the development of EAT’s research and synthesis science. He holds a joint position with…
Full BioIain Shepherd
Chief Communications Officer
Iain Shepherd is the Chief Communications Officer at EAT. In this role, Iain manages the development and implementation of a communications strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and…
Full BioBjørn Terje Bjerkan
Chief Financial Officer
Bjørn Terje Bjerkan has the role of Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Bjørn Terje has the overall financial responsibility of EAT including accounting, forecast/budgets, cash flow management, investment analysis…
Full BioIsabel Gracián
Chief Development Officer
Isabel Gracián is the Chief Development Officer at EAT and a member of EAT’s senior leadership team, where she leads partner relations, fundraising, and strategic initiatives. Based in Stockholm, Isabel…
Full BioJacob Leslie
Senior Graphic Designer
Jacob is our Senior Graphic Designer, and is part of the Communications Team at EAT. In this role, Jacob is responsible for EAT’s brand identity, and leads our efforts in…
Full BioFrancesco Scaglia
Senior Officer and Culinary Project Lead
Francesco Scaglia is a Senior Officer and leads EAT’s culinary work. In this role Francesco supports EAT’s efforts on the EAT-Lancet 2.0, specifically focusing on the translation of the Planetary…
Full BioClaire Bouillon
Senior Communications Officer
Claire is a Senior Communications Officer at EAT, where she supports the development of science-based communications campaigns, strategic content creation, and high impact media engagements. She serves as the lead…
Full BioMarius Sandvoll Weschke
Implementation Officer
Marius Sandvoll Weschke is a Senior Implementation Officer at EAT. In this role, Marius leads and support projects, events and EAT’s action agenda around the world. Marius first started at…
Full BioSebastian Nagenborg
Program Manager, EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0
Sebastian is the Program Manager for the EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0 at EAT. In this role, he is mainly responsible for planning and coordination of the Commission Secretariat, resource management, monitoring,…
Full BioElias Miriti Mukiira
Senior Grants Manager
Elias Miriti Mukiira’s responsibilities include involvement in fundraising and grant management processes in general, liaising with EAT funders, facilitating grant-related contracting processes, and giving technical advice to project teams on…
Full BioEllen Cecilie Wright
Senior Science Officer
Ellen Cecilie Wright is Senior Science Officer. In this role, Ellen is part of the EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0 and other science projects at EAT. Ellen’s professional background is in nutrition…
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Advisory Board ×
Professor Dr. Johan Rockström
Director
Chairman of the EAT Advisory Board Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. He is an internationally recognized scientist on global sustainability issues and led the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework for human development in the current era […]
Full BioH.E. Jeppe Bruus
Minister for Green Transition
His Excellency Jeppe Bruus has a background in communications and politics and has previously served as Minister for Taxation, as well as holding various political and parliamentary positions. He holds a master’s degree in social science from the University of Copenhagen. As Minister for Green Transition, Jeppe Bruus is responsible for implementing the Agreement on […]
Full BioGeneral Eirik Kristoffersen
Chief of Defence
General Eirik Kristoffersen began his tenure as Chief of Defence on August 17, 2020. As Chief of Defence, general Kristoffersen holds full command over the Norwegian Armed Forces and is the principal military advisor to the Norwegian Government. General Kristoffersen joined the Norwegian Army in 1988 as a Non-Commissioned Officer candidate. Following a year of […]
Full BioSophie Healy-Thow
Founder
Sophie is the founder of Act4Food, a global youth-led movement dedicated to transforming food systems. Act4Food has been featured in Forbes and is being implemented worldwide. She was awarded the Global Citizen Prize in New York in 2024 for her contributions to food systems transformation. She serves on the Board of the Emergency Nutrition Network and previously […]
Full BioAmit Bouri
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Amit Bouri is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), where he leads the largest global community of impact investors dedicated to increasing the scale and effectiveness of impact investing. Amit co-founded the GIIN in 2009, following the launch of the Monitor Institute’s “Investing for Social and Environmental […]
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Board of Trustees ×
Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen
Co-founder & Executive Chair
Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen is the co-founder and executive chair of EAT. Recognized as a leading voice in her field, she has played a pivotal role in bringing together diverse stakeholders to address these interconnected global challenges. In 2011, Gunhild co-founded the Stordalen Foundation with her then-husband, Petter A. Stordalen, and subsequently launched the EAT […]
Full BioChristian Thommessen
Vice Chair of the EAT Board of Trustees, impact investor, social entrepreneur, board professional
Starting his career with McKinsey & company’s Nordics Offices in Copenhagen and Oslo, Thommessen later spent 15 years as a senior executive of multinational companies. His assignments included General Manager Norsk Hydro Notodden, Deputy CEO IBM Nordics, President & CEO of IBM Norway, General Manager Internet Services IBM Europe, Middle East & Africa out of […]
Full BioProfessor Dr. Johan Rockström
Director
Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. He is an internationally recognized scientist on global sustainability issues and led the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework for human development in the current era of rapid global change. Professor Rockström […]
Full BioDr. Lee Howell
Executive Director
W. Lee Howell is the Executive Director of the Villars Institute, where he is empowering young people to address global challenges and enact change in their local communities. Prior to his role at the Villars Institute, Lee spent more than a decade producing the World Economic Forum’s influential Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and was a Member of […]
Full BioDr. Line J. Gordon PhD
Director
Dr. Line Gordon is the director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre. She is an internationally recognised scientist in sustainability of water, food, and the biosphere. She conducts innovative research that combines work with small scale farmers in Africa, global models of land-use and rainfall interactions, and culinary innovators. She has previously served as deputy director, […]
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Special Advisors ×
Fredrik Lind
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Fredrik Lind is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Ocean Impact, a growth stage investment firm founded on a passion for the oceans and a commitment to making a difference. As an active owner and partner, the team invests in and supports the scaling of tech companies with ocean impact. Previous experience includes 25 years […]
Full BioHyunjoo Lee
CEO
After studying journalism at university, Dr. Hyunjoo Lee embarked on a journey to a rural village in Korea, dedicating herself to an ecological lifestyle centered around natural, pesticide- and fertilizer-free farming methods. Through this endeavor, she cultivated a profound interest in healing through herbs and food and earned later her doctorate in Oriental Medicine Pharmacy. […]
Full BioSam Kass
Partner
Sam Kass is the former Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition in the Obama administration, Executive Director of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign and the Obama family chef. He is a Partner in Acre Venture Partners and Founder of Spring Foods. After cooking for the Obamas in Chicago for two years, Sam joined the White House kitchen […]
Full BioMichael Pellman Rowland
Partner / Impact Expert
Michael is a Partner and Impact Expert at Baseline Wealth Management. Central to his work is helping clients maximize the benefits of sustainable investing and multi-generational planning. He is a frequent public speaker (Milken, Nexus, etc) and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Financial Times, and Institutional Investor. He was selected for […]
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Team ×
Tomas Alfred Røen
Chief Executive Officer
Tomas Alfred Røen is Chief Executive Officer. He works alongside and reports to the Executive Chair, Gunhild Stordalen, providing strategic direction to EAT’s work. Tomas oversees the day-to-day operations of EAT and is responsible for organizational governance, strategy, and fundraising. Tomas has a background in the education sector. Prior to joining EAT in August 2023 […]
Full BioDr. Gunhild A. Stordalen
Co-founder & Executive Chair
Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen is the co-founder and executive chair of EAT. Recognized as a leading voice in her field, she has played a pivotal role in bringing together diverse stakeholders to address these interconnected global challenges. In 2011, Gunhild co-founded the Stordalen Foundation with her then-husband, Petter A. Stordalen, and subsequently launched the EAT […]
Full BioDr. Fabrice DeClerck
Chief Science Officer
Dr. Fabrice DeClerck is the Chief Science Officer at EAT. In this role, Dr. DeClerck leads the development of EAT’s research and synthesis science. He holds a joint position with the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT of the CGIAR where he is a senior scientist. Fabrice is a member of the Earth Commission. He works […]
Full BioIain Shepherd
Chief Communications Officer
Iain Shepherd is the Chief Communications Officer at EAT. In this role, Iain manages the development and implementation of a communications strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Iain is responsible for press outreach and crafting key messages for the organization, overseeing high-profile and sensitive subjects, guiding content creation for social media, […]
Full BioBjørn Terje Bjerkan
Chief Financial Officer
Bjørn Terje Bjerkan has the role of Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Bjørn Terje has the overall financial responsibility of EAT including accounting, forecast/budgets, cash flow management, investment analysis and business cases, financing, reporting and day to day operations such as resource planning, invoices, bank etc. Bjørn Terjes professional background is very broad ranging […]
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