Caroline Beckman
Caroline Beckman is an American entrepreneur who began her career in the health industry during her teenage years. At 18 years old she joined Suja Juice, one of the fastest growing beverage brands in history, as a founding employee. After dropping out of university to pursue further health research, she was backed by tech entrepreneur, founder of PayPal, and first investor in Facebook, Peter Thiel. Currently 25 years old, Caroline has founded, advised and invested in over 10 food and beverage companies.
Caroline is excited to now introducing her new venture Nouri, a biotechnology company created to increase mental and physical health globally. Nouri is focused on innovating and delivering clinically-supported solutions to gut and brain health. Nouri's first consumer product line delivers proprietary probiotic blends encapsulated within plant-based omegas 3,6, and 9 (Ahiflower oil).
Ben Goodwin
Ben Goodwin is a Californian based product developer and entrepreneur who specializes in digestive/microbiome health and increasing the broad accessibility and scientific rigor of health oriented Consumer Packaged Goods. Now on his third digestive-health beverage venture OLIPOP, Ben has been a product formulator for over a decade with a specific focus on fiber/prebiotics, probiotics and scaled fermentation systems.
Ben’s passion for mass microbiome health stems from his own background making healthier dietary decisions as a teenager and the benefits he experienced in both his physical and mental health as a result. His life mission is oriented around increasing the accessibility and desirability of healthy packaged goods, and believes in a future where mass processed foods are as tasty as they are fundamentally healthy for the average person. In addition to health and wellness, Ben also has been DJing for over a decade and runs the electronic music site FWD.DJ.
For more information please see drinkolipop.com
Bala Ganesan
Aubrey Levitt
Aubrey is the co-founder of Postbiotics Plus, a microbiome start-up researching adjunct therapies that protect the gut from assault.
She previously founded a tonic and elixir company, Body + Eden, which was featured in Oprah Magazine, Elle, Well & Good and Japan Vogue and partnered with brands such as One & Only Resorts, Wallpaper Handmade, and The Tracy Anderson Method.
Aubrey speaks often about gut health and the microbiome, and has created courses for nutrition schools. She holds a BA from Boston University in Advertising and won an award for best women’s health resource while at Grey Healthcare. She also holds an MFA in creative writing and has been a guest lecturer on product adoption at the New School.
Alan Murray
Arnaud Autret
Anne Sutton
Over 40 years’ experience in the retail, vending, distribution & packaging sectors.
Previous employers include Marks & Spencer, Autobar Group, King UK & Solo Cup Europe
Until recently, held various senior Innovation Director roles throughout career. Huge passion for new products/ technologies.
Now focusing on government affairs/ environment in EU for Dart Container Corporation.
Current Industry positions:
Board member for Packaging Federation
Board member of Pack 2 Go Europe
Trustee Recoup
Chair, Environment Committee FPA
Community Involvement:
Governor St Peters School, Huntingdon/ CAM Academy Trust
Over 40 years’ experience in the retail, vending, distribution & packaging sectors.
Previous employers include Marks & Spencer, Autobar Group, King UK & Solo Cup Europe
Until recently, held various senior Innovation Director roles throughout career. Huge passion for new products/ technologies.
Now focusing on government affairs/ environment in EU for Dart Container Corporation.
Current Industry positions:
Board member for Packaging Federation
Board member of Pack 2 Go Europe
Trustee Recoup
Chair, Environment Committee FPA
Community Involvement:
Governor St Peters School, Huntingdon/ CAM Academy Trust