With 20 years of experience in agriculture with a focus on social and environmental certifications (Bio, HVE, Terra Vitis ) I have an in-depth knowledge of the way agriculture can move toward more sustainability. Trying to have an impact means setting ambitious objectives and finding practical ways to ensure that a maximum of people and businesses are reaching them.

Sasha-Monique Elvik is a Senior Sustainability Advisor at Vinmonopolet, Norway's state-owned alcohol retailer. Since joining Vinmonopolet in 2017, Sasha has been a passionate advocate for sustainable supply chains and fair working conditions. Her work focuses on fostering better labor practices among farmers and promoting initiatives that address responsible recruitment and decent working conditions . Sasha collaborates with organisations like Stronger Together, A network against Modern Day Slavery and La Isla Network to sponsor training programs and facilitate meaningful conversations to enhance worker well-being.

Charles Goemaere joined Comité Champagne in November 2003 to oversee matters related to the protection of the Champagne appellation in France and worldwide. In 2008, he became head of the Economic and Legal Affairs Department. He assumed the position of Deputy General Manager in 2017, then General Manager on February 1, 2021. In this capacity, he prepares and implements the decisions and programs adopted by winegrowers and houses. He also leads and coordinates the activities of the interprofessional organization’s departments.

Linda Johansson joined Systembolaget* in 2021 to work with sustainable purchasing of beverages, after working 13 years at the H&M Group. Ms Johansson current main responsibility at Systembolaget is to integrate sustainability into the business and lead the stakeholder dialogue around climate.
Ms Johansson has spent 11 years in India and Bangladesh, and started her professional career working for a Swedish NGO in Dhaka, Bangladesh, before joining the H&M Group. Ms Johansson’s experience covers the full supply chain from manufacturing to sales, always with a sustainability focus and by using approaches grounded in business and sustainability.
Ms Johansson holds an M.A in Political Science and a B.A in Economic history from Lund University, Sweden, which also included studies at the University of Manchester, UK through the Erasmus exchange programme.

Having recently completed a dual honours master’s in economics and environmental studies, Delaney applies data-driven methods to address real-world challenges in the wine industry. As Operations Manager at the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), she works at the intersection of sustainability and business, leading initiatives that drive measurable progress across the global wine supply chain.

Delaney was one of the youngest candidates to earn the WSET Level 3 certification, which she leveraged to lead educational workshops and tastings aimed at informing the next generation of wine consumers. She is also an active member of the American Association of Wine Economists and has presented her research on expert and consumer ratings in a digital age at their annual conference.

Toby has spent 25 years working in sustainability, as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. Alongside working with SWR, he is the founder of Innovation Forum, which helps large agribusiness and food companies to tackle sustainability supply chain challenges across agriculture, materials and manufacturing. He is also the co-founder of Insect Biotech, a Spain-based company transforming crop residues into higher-value, sustainable products, including regenerative fertiliser.