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 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: Alison Calvert, Anita Kinsey, Annitta Engel, Bruce Lambourne, Deborah Kotulla, Erica Barron, Henry Durant, Ifan Davies, Ifan Thomas, Jess Gray, Kiu Sum, Lauren Rogers, Leanne Ellis, Martyn Robinson, Melissa Campbell, Richard Frazier, Richard Marshall, Sammy Ronald, Steven Micallef, Susan Doherty.
The Finance Committee advises the Board on financial matters. It is chaired by the Honorary Treasurer.
Chair: Martin Austin
Secretary: Michael King
Committee Members: Ruth Birt, Ian Blakemore, Vanessa Fursden, Michael King, Sam Jennings, Jacqueline Slatter, Vicky Collet, Michael Walker
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: Sterling Crew, Alison Kerigan MIFST, Martin Austin FIFST, Hayley Mahon (invited IFST)
The Policy and Engagement 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, Pretima Titoria, Michael Walker, IFST Scientific Policy Director, IFST Senior Communications Manager.
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, Dr Brijesh Tiwari, Niall Young, Giulia Fornaciari, Molamma Prabhakaran, Devyani Bali, Edward Fox, IFST Chief Executive, IFST Senior Communications Manager
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
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: Alex Guest
Committee Members: Imran Afzal, Julie Ashmore, Srinivasarao Bandla, Ivan Bartolo, Sue Bell, Julian Cooper, Buddhi Dias, Chris Ellyatt, Hazel Gowland, Kathy Groves, Elie Haddad, Peter Headridge, Marina Cano Lamadid, Duncan Perry, Henrietta Sameke, Matthew Sharman, Manish Shrivastava, Debra Smith, Mark Spurdens, Michael Spurr, Peter Wareing.
The Student and Early Careers Committee organises and promote events and activities for members to enhance their professional development. It also provides insight on how IFST can better support students during their studies and their transition to working roles in food science and technology.
Chair: Angelia Mulyani
Vice-Chair: Ifan Davies
Secretary: Isobel Quli
Events Lead: Megan Crockard
Committee Members: Arianne Mark, Belinda Boaduwa Ntow, Emily Hollands, Himahansi Hettiarachchi Wikrama, Holly Mayor, Idah Kimani, Joanna Pavlou, Kiu Sum, Klebert Tembe, Pearl N'kallo, Phoebe Isimoya, Priyadarshini Rao Salini, Surashi Weerasinghe, Surya Rajendran, Vishnu Priya Selvaraju.