Lucy MacLennan is the Chief Executive of the Organic Research Centre, the UK’s leading independent research charity exploring organic and agroecological farming and food systems. She also leads the Advisory Group for Agricology – a collaborative information hub for practical sustainable agriculture, regardless of labels.
She is a 2020 Nuffield Farming Scholar, working to explore the impact of ESG strategy on agriculture. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Agrifood (specialising in sustainable supply chains) from the University of Nottingham, an MBA from Cranfield University and her undergraduate degree BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Surrey.
Lucy's career has seen her work for leading UK retailers such as Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's Supermarkets, as well as working extensively throughout their supply bases, with a key focus on fresh produce. Her consultancy work led to the development of the Marks & Spencer Select Grower standard which has step changed food safety standards within the fresh produce industry.
Lucy is also Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Fresh Produce Sector Board at Red Tractor Assured Food Standards and Trustee of Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.
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