Introducing the International Sustainability Summit Speakers
CPMA, the International Federation for Produce Standards, and the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce are thrilled to introduce the speakers who will lead discussions around sustainability challenges for the produce industry at the upcoming International Sustainability Summit on Friday, April 26, in Vancouver. They Include:
Keynote speakers
A Globally Sustainable Fresh Produce Supply Chain: Challenges, Barriers & Opportunities
John Anderson, Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner, OPPY
Garland Perkins, Director, Innovation and Sustainability, OPPY
The State of Sustainability - Efforts Impacting Global Produce Supply Chains
Dr. Yogendra Chaudry, VP, Professional Services and Environmental, Social and Governance, SSCI/Eco Canada
Dr. Sheryl Sullivan, International Featured Standards (IFS) and PAC Next Consultant
Joanna Nathanson, Policy Advisor International Affairs, Sustainability and Communications, Freshfel (European Fresh Produce Association)
Aligning Global Produce Supply Chain Sustainability Practices with UNSDGs – Lessons to date
Jacob Lawes, Projects Manager, The AgriChain Centre, New Zealand
Dr. Hans Maurer, Director Strategy and Research, The AgriChain Centre, New Zealand
Plenary Panel Session
Sustainability in Action – Produce Sector Leaders Taking a Systems-Centric Approach to Sustainability
Tom Pierce, National Director of Produce Sourcing and Supplier Development, Sobeys
Matt Aronson, Chief Revenue Officer, Verdant Technologies
John Mesko, CEO, Potato Sustainability Alliance
Gerd Uitdewilligen, Director International Sales, COPELAND
Registration
Registration for the International Sustainability Summit is underway and 50% of the Summit seating is sold out.
Space is limited! Register at your earliest convenience to avoid missing out on this event. CPMA 2024 full delegates get a $100 discount when they register for the International Sustainability Summit.