Speakers

Alec is a highly respected food safety expert with extensive experience in the food and drink sector. Having started his career as a microbiologist, he spent 28 years with Sainsbury’s in various technical, safety, supplier and product quality roles and his last executive role was Head of Technical Operations. He has been involved with Campden BRI throughout his career, serving as Chair from 2017-2020 and is a current board member. In addition to his consultancy work, Alec holds several Board roles including as Board Trustee of the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chair of the BRCGS International Advisory Board, Chair of Safe to Trade Technical Standards Committee, Member of the LGC Science Advisory Board and Member of the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food. Alec has been an active thought-leader, author, speaker, and food safety industry expert and brings a wealth of scientific knowledge with him.