Rebecca Wright joins Ivy Farm with a “wealth of experience” leading legal and governance functions in innovative businesses. Her previous roles include notable positions at renewable energy company Xlinks and tech firm Forsta.
Wright brings expertise in fintech, legal strategy, governance, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks. This is especially timely as the firm is focused on obtaining approval for its cultivated Wagyu beef, aligning with current food and beverage industry trends.
Ivy Farm, based in Oxford, actively collaborates with regulatory entities across the globe to secure necessary approvals. With Wright on board, the company aims to scale its operations, effectively manage risk, and ensure compliance within an ever-evolving landscape of food and drink regulations.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Ivy Farm at this crucial moment in time for the company,” said Wright regarding her appointment.
“Ivy Farm’s mission really resonated with me. The idea of transforming how we produce meat, making it more sustainable, ethical, and supported by innovative tech, felt like something I wanted to be part of.
“I’ve always gravitated towards roles where I can support innovation and help shape industries that are at a turning point. Ivy Farm is doing exactly that in the food space, and I’m certain my legal and strategic experience will help bring cultivated meat to the table.”
Interim CEO Harsh Amin expressed enthusiasm about Wright joining the team. “Her deep legal expertise, combined with her experience in scaling pioneering companies like Ivy Farm, will be essential as we prepare for commercialization and international growth,” Amin noted.
“Her appointment strengthens our leadership team at a pivotal moment for the business.”
Originally spun out of Oxford University, Ivy Farm now employs over 50 staff members and has recently opened a new R&D facility and pilot plant. While the company continues to innovate within food processing technology, it was not selected as one of eight participants in the Food Standards Agency cultivated meat sandbox programme.
