Who We Are

• Dr Richard Cottrell, Director-General

Richard Cottrell PhD, CChem, RPHNutr, FRSC, FIFST, FRSH Director-General

After graduating in Chemistry from University College London, Richard took his doctorate in biochemistry. His interest in diet and nutrition was kindled during 13 years working in cancer research. He was appointed Science Director of the British Nutrition Foundation in 1984 and worked there until 1989. It was during this time that he first became involved in the public debate on nutrition and food policy issues, lecturing widely and appearing on radio and television. From 1989 - 1993 he was Group Manager for Science at the Leatherhead Food Research Association. He was then appointed Director of The Sugar Bureau in January 1993, a post he held until February 2008. He was an Officer of the Nutrition Society from 1992 to 2000. Richard was Chairman of the Working Group on Nutrition of the Federation of European Sugar Manufacturers and was Chairman of the Scientific and Communications Committee of the World Sugar Research Organisation from 1993 until 2004. Richard was appointed Director-General of the WSRO in May 2004.

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