International Trade Committee (ITC)
Committee purpose
The International Trade Committee discusses priorities and opportunities to shape the UK's independent trade policy. It provides clarity for members on latest developments and shapes key government decisions.
For further information, please contact maxwell.green@fdf.org.uk.
Why join?
- Influence government decisions and policy affecting international trade and shape the FDF's trade and investment strategy.
- Inform the development of FDF policy positions and responses to government consultations on trade negotiations and other priorities.
- Network and meet senior trade experts from across the industry and engage with key decision makers from government.
Committee lead
International Trade Committee members
| Organisation | Name | Job title |
|---|---|---|
| Agrico UK Ltd | Archie Gibson | Executive Director |
| Ajinomoto Foods Europe sas | Andrea Gutierrez-Solana | Account Director |
| Associated British Foods Plc | Ian Mace | Head of Government Affairs and Policy |
| Birds Eye - Iglo Foods | Sandy Brand | European Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs |
| British Coffee Association (BCA) | Paul Rooke | Executive Director |
| Britvic Plc | Glen Christie | Public Policy Manager |
| Cargill PLC | Luke Hindlaugh | UK Government Relations Lead |
| Coca-Cola Great Britain | Ingrid Cope | Legal Counsel Western Europe |
| Danone Early Life Nutrition | Clarence Arciuch | Public Affairs Manager |
| Devro Ltd | Gary Stephenson | Global Regulatory & External Affairs Director |
| Ella's Kitchen (Brands) Ltd | Amy Standen | Technical Manager / Director |
| Ferrero UK Ltd | Emily Ellis | Public Affairs Manager |
| Ferrero UK Ltd | Richard Laming | Head of Public Affairs |
| FR Benson & Partners Ltd. | Richard Benson | Managing Director |
| General Mills UK Ltd | Florentina Eudeline | Global Trade Lead |
| General Mills UK Ltd | Noa Cohen | UK Public Affairs Manager |
| Go Superfood Limited TA Green Origins | Takudzwa Kufa | Technical Director |
| Innocent Drinks Ltd | Nicola Dykes | European Head of Public Affairs |
| Kellanova | Fiona Rodger | Export Registrations Lead |
| Kellanova | Mike Robertson | Customs Manager |
| Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Ltd | Marius Cardei | Senior Regulatory Scientist |
| KP Snacks Ltd | Graham Keen | Customs Analyst |
| Lionel Hitchen Limited | Matt Tebb | Logistics Specialist |
| Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK | Will Blomefield | UK Public Affairs Director |
| McCain Foods (GB) Ltd | Greg Foster | Head of Corporate Affairs |
| Mondelez UK Limited | Fdf Test User 25 Test | Tester |
| Mondelez UK Limited | Lisa Crane | Corporate Affairs Director, Northern Europe |
| Mondelez UK Limited | Lucy Ayres | Group Technical Services Manager |
| Nestlé UK Ltd | Ian Munden | UK Regulatory Affairs Manager - Confectionery |
| Nestlé UK Ltd | Lewis van Diggele | Senior Public Affairs Manager |
| Nutricia Ltd. T/A Danone UK | Thomas Winterburn | Head of Supply and Logistics |
| PepsiCo Inc | Ruth Adewale | Regulatory Affairs Manager, Western Europe |
| Pepsico UK & Ireland | Hannah Feiner | Government Affairs Manager |
| Premier Foods Plc | Paul Corscaden | Head of Procurement |
| Princes Limited | Paul Howe | Group International Development Director |
| Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I | Benjamin Davies | Senior Public Affairs Manager |
| Tate & Lyle Sugars Limited | Chris Abell | Corporate Affairs Consultant |
| Tate & Lyle Sugars Limited | Gerald Mason | Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs |
| Tate & Lyle Sugars Limited | Zara Harington | Head of Government Affairs |
| Tilda Limited | Jonathan Calland | Head of Sustainability & External Affairs |
| The Bart Ingredients Company Limited | David Collard | Chief Executive Officer |
| The Hershey Company | Navpreet Pannu | Regulatory Affairs Assistant Manager |
| Thomas Tunnock Limited | Kevin Hayes | Export Manager |
| UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) | Sharon Hall | Chief Executive UKTIA |
| Weetabix Limited | Paul Tonks | Head of Strategic Analysis |