Staff
We are a small, enthusiastic team based in the UK and headquartered in London. Together, we are a unique group of talented and passionate individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds, working closely to coordinate global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.
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Johanna Ralston
Chief Executive
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Dr Olivia Barata Cavalcanti
Director of Science and Programmes
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Heather Budd
Director of Finance and Operations
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Ellie Needs
Director of Communications
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Hannah Brinsden
Director of Policy
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Rachel Thompson
Policy Advisor
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Rachel Jackson Leach
Deputy Director of Data and Evidence
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Matthew Edward O'Flynn
Digital Marketing Officer
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Ella Umansky
Partnerships & Communcations Manager
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Lucy Emele
Communications Manager
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Karen Bennett
Governance and Membership Coordinator
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Alexander French
Professional Education and Editorial Manager
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Jaynaide Powis
Data and Evidence Manager
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Claudia Selin Batz
Policy and Education Coordinator
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Cathy Hanson
Events and Professional Education Officer
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Shubo Saiful
Professional Education Administration Officer
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