Team
Our team brings experience from the public, private, and charitable sectors. We are convinced that novel feed ingredients have the potential to revolutionise our food system for the benefit of people and the planet.
Oisín Nolan
Director of Public Relations
Oisín leads our engagement with investors and governments. He brings a background in agricultural policy and European affairs. He previously worked for GFI Europe, the European Commission, and Dentons Global Advisors.
Aashish Khimasia
Director of Research
Aashish leads our research on alternative animal feed in collaboration with businesses and scientists. He brings an academic background in the life sciences, experience in non-profit strategy and is a director at Cellular Agriculture UK.
Dr. Margaret Hegwood
Corporate Engagement Manager
Margaret manages our corporate engagement strategy. She brings a decade of experience spanning research, policy, and advisory roles, with previous positions at the WWF, USDA, and FAO. She holds a PhD in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado.
Rachel Juel
Senior Research Fellow
Rachel supports our research, and specializes in the environmental and health benefits of novel feed ingredients. With a planetary health background, she has contributed to work with the FAO, LSHTM, UCL, and the UK’s CCC.
Dr. Waverly Eichhorst
Research Fellow
Waverly supports CFI's research and communications, translating scientific evidence and market developments into insights for investors, policymakers, and industry. Her expertise spans sustainable food systems, alternative proteins, and agricultural innovation, with experience across WWF, The Nature Conservancy, GFI, and the Breakthrough Institute, plus a PhD in Environmental Studies from CU Boulder.
Opportunities at CFI
Our Story
The way we produce animal feed is putting immense pressure on the environment. Climate change, deforestation, overfishing, and loss of biodiversity are all threatening the supply of key feed ingredients. Without sustainable alternatives, these challenges will continue to worsen, putting both food security and ecosystems at risk.
The future of food depends on finding new, sustainable ways to feed animals. We founded The Centre for Feed Innovation in 2024 with the mission to accelerate the development of novel feed ingredients that are sustainable, scalable, and safe. This transition is essential for protecting our oceans, forests, and wildlife, ensuring that future generations can benefit from a safe food supply and healthy ecosystems.