I am an independent nutrition scientist, advisor and consultant, serving in roles which can benefit from my combination of research expertise and commercial experience.
My PhD in nutrition (Penn State, 1985) was followed by an academic research career in the US (Monell Chemical Senses Center) and UK (Institute of Food Research), before joining Unilever from 1998 until retirement in 2019. This background provided experience in a diversity of topics, with over 120 professional publications in food choice, appetite and eating behaviour, and energy and macronutrient metabolism, including sweetness and sweeteners. Throughout my career and into retirement, I have provided evidence-based, impartial expert input to a range of academic, public health and trade organizations, including membership of the UK Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition [SACN] from 2005 to 2025. I strongly support and promote quality and transparency of research, and high standards for evidence assessment and reporting. I am a Registered Nutritionist and Fellow of the Association for Nutrition.