Established 24 years ago, GFSI is modernising. Its Steering Committee heralds a reinvigorated approach to delivering its vision of ‘safe food for people everywhere’, an approach that is further strengthened by aligning with the Governance Model of GFSI’s parent organisation The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF). The Coalition of Action is led at the CGF-Board level by Dirk Van de Put, Chairman & CEO, Mondelēz International.
The GFSI Steering Committee is made up of 16 members. Their role is to help shape the direction of the Coalition and help deliver its mission of driving collaboration between retailers and manufacturers and ensure an open and transparent relationship with key stakeholders. The GFSI Steering Committee members are:
Deann Akins-Lewenthal, Mondelēz International – Manufacturer Vice Co-Chair
Mark Beaumont, Danone
Mahirwan Bhagia, Pepsi
Tracy Burton, Unilever
Pierre De Ginestel, Auchan
Mark Fryling, General Mills – Manufacturer Co-Chair
Cindy Jenks, Pick n Pay
Mary Gertz, YUM! Brands
Eduardo Martinez, Restaurant Brands International
Michael McDonald, Mars
Olivier Mignot, Nestle
Kazuaki Miyagishima, Aeon
Monique Pellegrino, Ferrero
Howard Popoola, The Kroger Co. – Retail Co-Chair
Zoltan Syposs, The Coca-Cola Company
Tom Weister, Starbucks – Retail Vice Co-Chair