Event description

Join GFI for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins, following the release of our annual State of the Industry Reports. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the promising plant-based meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy industry. 

The webinar will cover: 

  • The commercial landscape, including new entrants, partnerships, and maturing commercial ecosystem 
  • Private and public investment analysis
  • Scientific and technical progress
  • Government and regulatory developments

GFI speakers

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Maille O’Donnell

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGER

Maille O’Donnell supports GFI’s Corporate Engagement team’s work to drive private sector support for alternative proteins.

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Sharyn Murray, CFA

INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Sharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry.

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Priera Panescu, Ph.D.

SENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST

Priera Panescu is focused on analyzing plant-based meat and proteins and how to best expedite their progress.

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Madeline Cohen

SENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY

Madeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods.

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Michael Carter

POLICY ASSOCIATE

Michael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment.

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Daniel Gertner

BUSINESS ANALYST

Daniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape.

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