With over 25 years of technical management experience across the food industry, Irina has led strategic initiatives that drive food safety, quality excellence, and innovation within both manufacturing and hospitality sectors. Currently, as Group Head of Technical at The Restaurant Group Ltd, she is responsible for overseeing all technical functions from farm to fork, ensuring compliance with food safety, legality, integrity, sustainability, and animal welfare standards while advancing our vision of delicious, high quality, and sustainable food.

Irina’s expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, across various food categories, including produce, dairy, ready meals, bakery.

Irina is passionate about developing innovative, health-conscious products and solutions that contribute to a sustainable future, with a deep commitment to continuous improvement and environmental stewardship. Her direction and leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and fostering a culture of quality, safety, sustainability, and growth across all levels of the organization.