Staff
We are a small, enthusiastic team based in the UK and headquartered in London.
Together, we are a unique group of talented and passionate individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds, working closely to coordinate global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.
You can find contact details for each member of our team below. For general enquiries, or if you are interested in joining our team, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Core Team
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CEO
Johanna Ralston
Chief Executive Officer
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Communications
Ellie Needs
Director of Communications
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Data
Rachel Jackson Leach
Director of Science
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Finance
Janet Hunter
Director of Finance and Operations
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Governance
Karen Bennett
Head of Governance & Membership
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Data
Jaynaide Powis
Head of Data & Evidence
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Policy & Advocacy
Maggie Wetzel
Head of Policy & Advocacy
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Education
Shubo Saiful
Head of Education
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Communications
Matthew Edward O'Flynn
Communications Manager
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Communications
Jo-Anne Stolworthy
Communications and Partnerships Manager
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Events
Holly Butler
Events Manager
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Policy & Advocacy
Rachel Thompson
Advocacy and Resource Mobilisation Advisor
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Alexander French
Education & Capacity Building Consultant
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