Dr. Lara Ramdin

Lara is a design and systems thinking leader working at the intersection of innovation and sustainability. She has held diverse executive roles in Unilever, Estee Lauder, Molson Coors, Dole Sunshine Company and Upcycled Foods Inc. Lara has long been a fervent advocate for shifting the food system from extractive to circular. Her work is focused on accelerating progress at the nexus of food and climate and to empower consumers through education to make healthy nutrition choices for a longer life-span - demonstrating an unparalleled dedication to sustainability and food justice. In her role on the Upcycled Food Foundation board, Lara drives the scientific understanding of upcycling, through her leadership of the Research Fellows Program and as Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee. She is also the Chair of IFT Trends Group and Chair-Elect of the IFT Sustainable Food Systems Division.