Driven to change the ways we revel, Jen Batchelor brought her expertise of Ayurvedic practice, psychology, neuroscience, circadian rhythms, & quantum physics to concoct a tonic that would be the response to a long-unanswered need. She founded Kin Euphorics in 2017, bottling and canning a brain-powering combination of adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals for anytime enjoyment. As the first Latinx woman to raise over $15 million in venture capital for a beverage brand, Jen has transformed Kin into a movement. The scientific foremother and pioneer of the nonalcoholic & consumables wellness category, Jen is forever dedicated to innovating for the betterment of all.

Jamie is a 15x Guinness world record holder and the founder of ACTIPH Water, launching in 2017 as the first alkaline ionised water in UK and are now exporting to 30 countries worldwide and are the market leader of the alkaline water category in Europe. Currently the no.1 selling water in the natural channel, no.1 selling food & drink item in Holland & Barrett, no.1 selling water on Amazon and was on the Tesco Incubator programme in 2022. Partnering with some of the biggest fitness events in Europe such as Hyrox, Tough Mudder, Spartan, Cross Fit, Run Through and have partnered with Disney’s Marvel Studios for Thor Love and Thunder in 2022 and Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. ACTIPH is a lifestyle brand encouraging and enabling consumers to live active lives through healthier hydration.

Work

1996-2006 - Unilever, Varying roles across Sales and Marketing

2006-2010 - General Manager Rosslyn Park F.C. (Rugby Union)

2010-2015 - Unilever, Asda followed by Out of Home Ice Cream Channel and Strategy Controller (Walls and Ben & Jerry’s)

2015 to Present – Managing Director Cawston Press

Loves

Rugby, ice cream and apples!

Family

Happily married with 3 children

Hobbies

- Sport (any)

- Spending time with family and friends

- Long walks or cycle rides in the countryside

- Experimenting in the garden

Mark brings over 20 years experience in the foodservice, retail and FMCG sectors to GlobalData.  Mark joined the GlobalData team in 2017 following 5 years living in Canada where he was an insights leader for PepsiCo and strategy consulting leader for the NPD group.   In his role at GlobalData, Mark brings bold thought-leadership to global partners across the manufacturer, retailer and distributor segments; always striving to find new ways to create growth by positively influencing shopper behaviour.

Mark brings significant FMCG knowledge and expertise to the conference having led research around the world on topics from shopper segmentation, to category market sizing to innovation planning and the study of global best practices.

Mark will be chairing the conference whilst sharing his views on the changing nature of next generation product offerings, the demands and expectations of today’s consumer, and the innovations and trends that will shape the future…

Flemming Morth is Head of Center of Innovation at Royal Swinkels Family Brewers, known for its iconic brands like Bavaria 0.0, PALM, 8.6, Cornet and Habesha. He is responsible for building a strong innovation pipeline, improving time to market, fostering and commercializing new growth opportunities. He graduated from Aalborg University in Denmark with a Master’s degree in International Business. Flemming has successfully developed and launched innovations, new brands and new business models in various industries. He is passionate about rethinking marketing and innovation to help customers better achieve their goals.

David founded The REAL Drinks Co. in 2016 to create high-quality non-alcoholic beverages. After two years of development, REAL launched a series of non-alcoholic sparklings that gained a following among top sommeliers in the UK and Europe and is now a leading brand in the no&lo sector. Following his success, David has expanded his focus to include the broader non-alc drinks category, working with partners to develop a range of fermented drinks.

A manufacturing engineer by training, David spent ten years in strategy consulting, primarily with Bain & Co. He has been part of the founding team of disruptive start-ups like Active Hotels, Tom Dixon, Mindshapes, and Clippings.com. His passion for food, growing, regenerative food systems and sustainable health inspired his move into drinks and the creation of The REAL Drinks Co.

As Head of Compliance at the WSTA Kelly deals with compliance and food regulatory matters. She leads on low and no which includes acting as secretariat to the WSTA’s Low and No Working Group, a group formed to support WSTA members in producing, labelling and promoting LoNo alcohol products in the UK. Kelly also acts as secretariat for the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group, The British Wine and Made Wine Producers Committee and the Direct-To-Consumer Committee. Her background is as a Trading Standards Officer, and she enjoyed running her own Food Labelling Consultancy business prior to joining the WSTA in 2017.

Tim Blake is a seasoned drinks professional whose passion for the world of beverages has defined his remarkable journey. Born into a family deeply ingrained in the bar trade, Tim’s connection to the industry was established from the very beginning. His lifelong fascination with the art of mixology and his unquenchable thirst for knowledge led him to become a trailblazer in the world of beverages. Tim Blake’s journey from a bartender’s apprentice to a beverage luminary is a testament to his unyielding passion, relentless pursuit of excellence, and unwavering dedication to the art of drinks. His innovative spirit, combined with his deep respect for tradition, has left an indelible mark on the industry, inspiring both seasoned professionals and aspiring enthusiasts alike.

Lotte has a wealth of experience in both retail and manufacture – with a focus on how we implement the insights data present to us, in both an in outlet and online environment. She’s spent the last 15 years at Red Bull – and leads a team of specialists in optimizing shopper experiences instore and online. She loves data – but not as much as she loves discovering problems in the retail landscape that we can collaborate on and solve.

Emma Thackray is the co-founder of Hip Pop, one of the UK’s fastest-growing challenger soft drink brands. She launched the business in 2019 with a clear goal: to make better-for-you drinks that taste great, without sweeteners or artificial ingredients. Hip Pop uses real fruit, live cultures and functional ingredients to deliver bold flavour with real benefits.

Before founding Hip Pop, Emma led Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the UK, she now brings that same purpose-driven approach to disrupting the soft drinks space.

Hip Pop’s award-winning sodas and kombuchas are stocked in major retailers including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons M&S, and Co-op. Under Emma’s leadership, the brand has won multiple Great Taste Awards and been recognised for its rapid growth and innovation.

For Emma, it is not just about what goes into your drink. It is about choosing better, feeling better and enjoying every sip.

Todd holds an MBA from the University of Manitoba. His career in brand and innovation has included living in Toronto, Geneva, Singapore and Hong Kong working with research giants Nielsen and YouGov and more recently C&C Group on the producer side. Todd joined the Ai Palette- Globaldata team in early 2025

His client work has included engagements with Starbucks, Heineken, Pernod Ricard, Dannon, Lidl, Ferrero, Disney, HSBC and The British Olympic Association

From humble beginnings selling lemonade at just seven years old in San Francisco's projects, Angelique discovered that the key to winning ideas lies in a deep understanding of culture. This revelation propelled her 25-year journey to define the cultural shifts that unlock award-winning brand innovations for industry giants like Starbucks, Nike, Coca-Cola, Formula-1, and McDonald's.

Today, Angelique is a thought partner for FTSE 100, Fortune 500 companies, and Universities. With an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Innovation from Cranfield School of Management, Angelique continues to inspire and transform brands with her insightful, purpose-driven approach.

With The Mighty Shed, Angelique invites you to explore the leading edge of pleasure and wellbeing to uncover new insights and opportunities that will ignite your imagination and innovation pipeline.