MEET OUR JUDGES

We’ve assembled a diverse, high-calibre panel of industry leaders to judge the inaugural Women in Food and Drink Awards. Take a look at our judges for the 2027 awards so far below - click on their profile to find out more. 

Rozz Algar
Global Services Director
HRA Global
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Heather Angus
People Director
Bidfood
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Louise Armour
National Account Manager
Muller
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Deena Ataie
CEO
Heriot Patisserie
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Dr. Lilla Bessenyei
Research & Operations Executive
Branding Innovations
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Barry Dass
CEO
UK Advisory Services
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Scott Davis-Green
Operations Director
Bold Foods
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Jennifer Earle
Food Industry Consultant, Writer and Chocolate Specialist
The Next Delicious Thing and Chocolate Ecstasy Tours
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Laura Emson
National Director (People) & Advisory Board Member
National Director (People), Former CAMRA; Advisory Board Member, Women on Tap
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Helena Fleming
Senior Product Development Manager
Sainsbury's
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Karen Green
Business Mentor
Buyerology
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Mex Ibrahim
Co-Founder
Women in The Food Industry
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Rebecca Jane Godber
Applications Manager Food and Beverage
Lionel Hitchen
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Jenny Jeffries
Author, Food Columist, Producer & Campaigner
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Ayesha Kalaji
Chef Patron
Queen of Cups
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Lisa Kerr
Senior Marketing Manager
Puratos
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Aida Khan
Founder
Shola Karachi Kitchen
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Shilpa Kiran
Photographer
Soulful and Healthy
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Jeeny Maltese
TV Chef
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Lucy Matthewson
Founder
Consulting by Lucy Georgia
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Miles Nicholas
Accredited Master Butcher & Director
Morgan's Butchery
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Maja Novak
Founder
Space Cup
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Leisa Pickles
Owner
Find Me The Leads
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Elit Rowland
Head of Communications
JJ Foodservice
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Denise Spencer-Walker
Food Communications Manager
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
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Sarah Tickle
Senior Account Director
SHOOK
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