People
SAI Platform is driven by people dedicated to sustainable agriculture.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee consists of food and drink industry representatives elected by the General Assembly for two years. It works together with the Platform Secretariat to discuss activities as well as to safeguard the quality and financial viability of the Platform.
Robert M. Erhard
PresidentCorporate Sustainable Agriculture Development – Head of Dairy, Nestlé
Katharine Teague
Vice PresidentHead of Advocacy, AB Sugar
Emily Kunen
Senior Director of Positive Agriculture Capabilities, PepsiCo
Luc Beerens
Global Sustainable Sourcing Director, Mars Inc.
Eric Soubeiran
Managing Director, Unilever Climate & Nature Fund
Madhu Rajesh
Senior Director for Water & Agriculture, Coca-Cola
Andrew Utterback
Global Lead for Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, Ingredion
Hansel New
Director of Sustainability, Dairy Farmers of America
Grant V. Sprick
VP Climate & Environment – Ahold Delhaize
Advisory Council
Formed in 2004 to provide critical advice on the progress of the initiative, the Advisory Council is composed of experts in the field of sustainability, selected for their expertise and specific interest in issues linked to the economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainable agriculture.
It consists of representatives from NGOs, farmers organisations, research institutes and other stakeholder groups, advises on SAI Platform strategic direction, participates in the evaluation of the work of the Platform and its progress, and suggests potential new members.
Jason Clay
Senior Vice-President of Markets and Food, WWF
Arianna Giuliodori
Secretary General, World Farmers' Organisation
Dr Tracey Jones
Director of Food Business, Compassion in World Farming
Alan Johnson
Lead, Smallholder Supply Chains, IFC
Jane Nelson
Director of the Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
Janet Ranganathan
Vice President Science and Research, WRI
Carla Romeu Dalmau
Living Wage and Living Income Strategy Lead, IDH
Core Team
Our Core Team runs the operational business activities and carries out activities aimed at delivering SAI Platform’s mission.