We run a number of Committees. They are made up of volunteers, members of the Executive Team and a Board member. Our Committees oversee activities relating to their particular area and feedback to the Board. The Forums help develop policy, take work forward, and inform the debate.
The Finance Committee advises the Board on financial matters. It is chaired by the Honorary Treasurer.
Chair: Martin Austin
Committee Members: Ruth Birt, Ian Blakemore, Vanessa Fursden, Michael King
The Education and Professional Development Committee oversees the Institute's activities and policies relating to education, careers and skills at all levels together with overseeing all of the Institute's initiatives, assessment and accreditation relating to professional standards and levels of membership, continuing professional development activities, member assessment, and examinations.
Chair: Marcin Paluch
Committee Members: Erica Barron, Alison Calvert, Sue Dix, Susan Doherty, Leanne Ellis, Richard Frazier, Bruce Lambourne, Richard Marshall, Debora Kottula, Kristina Loza, Martyn Robinson, Emma Sharp, Kiu Sum, Ifan Thomas, Jess Stinton
The Publications Committee oversees the Institute's publications including the International Journal of Food Science and Technology and Food Science and Technology.
Chair: Valia Christidou
Vice-Chair: Vacant
Committee Attendees: Professor Charles Brennan, Dr Veronica Giacintucci, IFST Chief Executive, IFST Senior Communications Manager
The Scientific Committee is the Institute's key source of information concerning scientific, technical and legislative affairs. They produce material on scientific and technical issues on behalf of IFST, advise the Board on emerging scientific and technical issues, and ensure that IFST are producing reliable, authoritative information on food science topics.
Chair: John Points
Vice-Chair: Alexis Guest
Committee Members: Imran Afzal, Julie Ashmore, Ivan Bartolo, Sue Bell, Julian Cooper, Buddhi Dias, Chris Ellyatt, Hazel Gowland, Kathy Groves, Elie Haddad, Peter Headridge, Sarah Howarth, Louise Manning, Duncan Perry, Henrietta Sameke, Matthew Sharman, Debra Smith, Mark Spurdens, Michael Spurr, Peter Wareing.
The External Affairs Committee is the Institute's primary group providing guidance to the board and executive concerning its external engagement and policy setting. It identifies and prioritises areas where IFST can positively engage externally and helps to formulate key policy messages and positions IFST wishes to make. The Committee also advises the Board on appropriate measures of effectiveness and impact of the Institute in relation to its stakeholder relationships.
Chair: David Francis
Committee Members: Michael Bell, Anusree Bhowmick, James Brace, Andrea Cattaruzza, Craig Duckham, Victoria DuPont, David Francis, Purity Hrisca, John O'Brien, Helen Munday, Anna Setterfield, Pretima Titoria, Michael Walker, Alisdair Wotherspoon, IFST Scientific Policy Director, IFST Senior Communications Manager.
The Nominations Committee oversees the election and appointment of Board Trustees. It is chaired by the Hon Secretary and comprises the immediate Past President (whether serving on the Board or not), the Chief Executive and two ‘ordinary’ professional members.
Chair: Wayne Martindale (Hon Secretary)
Committee Members: Helen Munday, Alison Kerigan MIFST, Martin Austin FIFST, Hayley Mahon (invited IFST)
The Remunerations and Benefits Committee oversees the remuneration and benefits of IFST employees and related HR matters.
Committee Members: Chris Gilbert-Wood, Sterling Crew, Wayne Martindale, Martin Austin, IFST Chief Executive