Lisa Ronquest-Ross
Lisa is a passionate Food Scientist with extensive global R&D experience working for a variety of multinationals that include Unilever, Mars and Woolworths. Before joining v2food in Australia, Lisa was the R&D Executive for MANE Flavours leading their Innovation Centre and R&D program for Sub-Saharan Africa based in Cape Town. Lisa is currently Chief Science Officer where she is responsible for developing, leading, and translating v2food’s science research strategy into breakthrough products that help unlock barriers to plant-based meat adoption. Lisa has a particular passion for ensuring the application of science and technology is meaningful for both people and planet. Lisa has recently completed her PhD in Food Science through the University of Stellenbosch. Her research explored the current and future application of food science & technology in South Africa to address food security needs.