Cristina co-ordinates programme management for LENs, streamlining systems and processes and governance structures to ensure the smooth implementation of LENs.

Cristina has a strong track record managing and delivering strategic large-scale programmes and complex transformation projects in the FMCG sector, particularly in the circular economy area. Before LENs and 3Keel, Cristina worked in project management for multinationals, SMEs and start-ups in agriculture, fresh produce and FMCG sectors. Prior to this, she specialised in innovation and sustainability in agriculture, and technical and supply chain roles in the fresh produce industry.

George has been involved in numerous projects that range from scoping nascent LENs programmes to expanding established schemes. Since 2021, George has been facilitating the East of England LENs through stakeholder engagement and data analysis, visualisation and mapping.

George holds an MPhil in Environmental Policy and BA in Geography, both from the University of Cambridge.

Mary is Programme Co-ordinator for LENs UK regions, specialising in organisation, information and events. Mary is a key contact for supply aggregators and demand partners, in charge of the issuance of contracts and verification of LENs implementation.

Before joining 3Keel, Mary worked for the National Trust as a Senior Project Co-ordinator on Land Outdoors and Nature projects in the South West, particularly facilitating and co-ordinating Land Condition Assessments for the region. She holds a degree in Environmental Science (University of Wales) and an MA in Environmental Policy and Management (University of Gloucestershire).

Isabel manages the UK Trade team, EU LENs programmes and supports the central team in the development of new networks.

Isabel has a rich background in practical farming, on-farm auditing, organic standards development, and raw material procurement for FMCG. She has a broad understanding of global farming systems drawn from extensive travels in Africa, Europe and India, supporting farmers increase their climate resilience and improve farming practices.

Alan works to set-up and scale-up regional multi-stakeholder networks to implement sustainable farm-based solutions. He also assists in developing LENs processes and governance structures centrally that can be implemented across multiple LENs projects.

Originally from Canberra, Australia, Alan holds an MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance from the University of Oxford and a BA from the University of Freiburg, Germany. In recent years he has also worked on his family’s farm in rural Australia and volunteered to rehabilitate native grasslands around his hometown of Canberra.

Will has two roles at LENs: leading fundraising for LENs regions and the LENs Company; and co-ordinating the launch of a new LENs in West Wales.

Will’s background is in supply chain sustainability. He worked at Tesco for 10 years, helping build the responsible sourcing practice there across fresh produce, food manufacturing, commodities and marine. He then ran Community Fair Trade and sustainable sourcing for ingredients at The Body Shop, before moving to Blue Ventures as Conservation Programmes Director in 2018. BV is a UK not-for-profit working with coastal communities to advance local management of natural resources.