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Henry Dimbleby
Transform food systems with Henry Dimbleby, speaker, sustainability expert and food policy strategist. Henry works with organisations to create healthier, more sustainable food cultures, delivering award-winning insights as National Food Strategy author and Sunday Times bestselling writer.
Henry Dimbleby is the co-founder of Leon and Bramble Partners, author of the National Food Strategy, campaigner, and non-executive director. He is a corporate speaker and panellist focused on transforming food culture towards a healthier and more sustainable system. His book, Ravenous: How to Get Ourselves and Our Planet into Shape, published in March 2023, critiques the food system and proposes solutions. It combines personal stories, policy insights, and professional experience, offering a vision for the future of business, sustainability, and food.
The book became a Sunday Times Bestseller, won the Andre Simon Food Book Award 2023, and was shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Awards 2024. Henry is the managing partner of Bramble Partners and was the former CEO of Leon Restaurants. He co-founded the Sustainable Restaurant Association and the charity Chefs in Schools, which places chefs in school kitchens. In 2013, he co-authored The School Food Plan, which led to free school meals for children up to eight years old and mandatory cooking lessons for children up to 14.
From 2018 to 2023, Henry served as the lead non-executive board member of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, working under various state secretaries. He has also advised the Labour Party on enhancing the sustainability and security of the food system. Before his current roles, Henry worked as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company, focusing on strategy, performance improvement, and organisational design. He also has experience as a journalist at The Daily Telegraph and as a chef at the Michelin-starred Four Seasons Inn on the Park.
Topics, sessions and talks
Henry Dimbleby will share insights on building a purpose-led business, drawing from his experiences at Leon, which expanded from a single site in Carnaby Street to a £100 million enterprise. Attendees will learn how to integrate purpose into their business strategies, navigate challenges, and drive sustainable growth while inspired by real-life success stories.
Henry Dimbleby will discuss the insights from The National Food Strategy to explore how to create a better food system. He will address the challenges and opportunities within the current food landscape, emphasising sustainable practices and equitable access. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the necessary changes needed in food policy and how they can contribute to a more resilient and inclusive food system for all.
Book Henry Dimbleby to inspire your team with his unique insights on food culture, sustainability, and business innovation. His engaging storytelling and expert knowledge will challenge conventional thinking, empowering your organisation to embrace healthier, more sustainable practices. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a true industry leader.
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