Meatly appoints Henry Dimbleby as an independent board member

As a prominent UK food campaigner, Henry is co-founder of restaurant chain Leon and was Lead Non-Executive Director at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) from 2018 to 2023. Henry led the UK Government’s Food Strategy Review, creating the first comprehensive review of UK’s food strategy in 70 years, published in 2021. At Meatly Henry will assist with strategy, commercialisation, and government relations.

Jim Mellon, Co-Founder of Agronomics, Chairman of Meatly commented: “Henry’s extensive background in shaping the UK’s food strategy makes him a great fit for the role. As we continue to drive the growth of Good Dog Food and amplify its impact in the cellular agriculture sector, we look forward to the fresh insights and perspective Henry will bring to the company.”