London, 30 April 2025 — Expana, the world’s leading agrifood-focused Price Reporting Agency and global information provider, today announced the launch of its Advisory Board — a major step in advancing its commercial momentum, industry influence, and global reach.
The newly appointed Advisory Board brings together 12 senior executives from across the agrifood value chain with experience from a wide range of businesses including Tyson, Mars, PepsiCo, Nestle, Bunge, Compass Group, Goldman Sachs, General Mills and many more. This move reinforces Expana’s commitment to empowering businesses in the agrifood space, providing comprehensive insight crucial for buying, selling and investing with confidence.
“As we scale our platform and expand our impact, staying close to the challenges and opportunities shaping the agrifood industry is critical,” said Spencer Wicks, CEO at Expana. “Our Advisory Board includes leaders who have built and transformed some of the world’s most sophisticated agrifood businesses. Their insights will help accelerate our next phase of growth.”
Advisory Board focused on strategic growth and industry leadership
Working alongside Expana’s executive team, the Advisory Board will provide strategic guidance on market dynamics, customer needs, operational innovation, and new opportunities across the supply chain. Members will also serve as key connectors, expanding Expana’s reach within the global agrifood ecosystem.
The creation of the Advisory Board follows a period of rapid innovation and customer growth for Expana further strengthening its mission to transform how agrifood businesses use intelligence to manage volatility and contribute to a more resilient, transparent, and sustainable food supply chain.
Meet the Members of Expana’s Advisory Board
The board includes a diverse and globally experienced group of executives, each bringing a unique perspective on value creation, risk management, and strategic sourcing:
- Thomas Healey – Executive global CPG/QSR sourcing and R&D executive LinkedIn
- Glen Helton – Commercial strategy expert and executive advisor LinkedIn
- Matteo Rocchietta – Finance and Professional Services Senior Executive LinkedIn
- Beth Pollack – Applied AI and Data Strategy Operating Partner LinkedIn
- Rick Thielen – Supply chain optimization expert and strategic consultant LinkedIn
- Russ Stewart – Global sourcing executive with deep category expertise LinkedIn
- Mark Dady – Business transformation leader and senior operational advisor LinkedIn
- Dave McMurray – CPG/Food industry CPO and veteran procurement professional LinkedIn
- Alvaro Cuba Simons – Global operations and supply chain expert and business consultant LinkedIn
- Henry Burgess – Former senior executive at global procurement organizations LinkedIn
- Aslan Akyol – Strategic procurement leader with global category experience LinkedIn
- Malcolm Harrison – Former global CPO in Food / FMCG and former CEO of CIPS LinkedIn
- Janet Lung Standing – Accomplished board advisor and procurement consultant, former Chief Procurement Officer LinkedIn
- Michael Hodgson – Adviser, Non Executive Director & Business Consultant LinkedIn
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Notes:
Expana is currently made up of key brands Mintec, Feedinfo, Urner Barry, Strategie Grains and Tropical Research Services in addition to the newly launched Expana platform. For more information, please visit https://www.expanamarkets.com/product/expana-platform/
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About Expana:
At Expana we provide critical market insights that empower our customers to make confident data-driven decisions. As the world’s largest IOSCO assured agrifood PRA, our intelligence spans over 36,000 price series and 1400+ price forecasts, supported by boots- on- the ground fundamental analysis, weather data and in-depth editorial content. We provide full supply chain visibility, helping our customers navigate volatility, optimize margins, and stay ahead of the market.
For more than 200 years, we have built trust and credibility in the market through our deep specialist knowledge and constant innovation. Our intelligence is integral to our customers’ businesses and the entire supply chain. By partnering with Expana you will gain access to market intelligence delivering a more resilient, more transparent and more sustainable supply chain. Learn more at www.expanamarkets.com.
