Thought Leadership Program

Shaping the Future of Food Industry Cybersecurity

Expert perspectives, cutting-edge research, and actionable insights from the industry's most trusted voices in food cybersecurity.

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About the program

Advancing cyber resilience across food & agriculture

Share your expertise

Publish research and case studies globally.

Gain recognition

Build authority in food cyber risk.

Drive industry change

Shape policy and standards.

Speak at events

Present at CSAFI conferences and webinars.

Publish research

Reach a global expert audience.

Advisory board

Help set the cybersecurity agenda.

Meet Our Thought Leaders

Industry experts driving innovation and best practices in food cybersecurity

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Poojal Mehta

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James Carter

Head of OT Security, Garden State Bottlers

James built the OT security programme at a multi-site beverage bottler, including network separation across high-speed filling lines.James built the OT security programme at a multi-site beverage bottler, including network separation across high-speed filling lines.
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Laura Mitchell

Independent Food Supply Chain Security Adviser

Laura advises distributors and retailers on supply chain security after a career leading security at a national food distributor. She focuses on practical, affordable steps.Laura advises distributors and retailers on supply chain security after a career leading security at a national food distributor. She focuses on practical, affordable steps.
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Suresh Pillai

Regional CISO, Asia Pacific Seafood Group

Suresh leads cyber security for a seafood group operating across six countries, including farms, processing plants and cold stores.Suresh leads cyber security for a seafood group operating across six countries, including farms, processing plants and cold stores.
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Dr. Lim Hui Min

Research Scientist, Food Systems Security

Hui Min studies how food systems can be protected against disruption, from climate shocks to cyber attacks. She advises start-ups on building security in from day one.Hui Min studies how food systems can be protected against disruption, from climate shocks to cyber attacks. She advises start-ups on building security in from day one.
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Dr. Martin Hale

Senior Lecturer in Industrial Control Systems

Martin teaches control engineering and leads research on securing legacy industrial equipment. He has worked with several UK dairies and bakeries.Martin teaches control engineering and leads research on securing legacy industrial equipment. He has worked with several UK dairies and bakeries.

About the Thought Leadership Program

CSAFI's Thought Leadership Program empowers cybersecurity experts to share knowledge, influence policy, and drive meaningful change across the food industry.

Share your expertise

Publish research, insights, and case studies to a global audience of food industry professionals.

Gain recognition

Build your personal brand as a trusted authority in food cybersecurity and risk management.

Drive industry change

Shape cybersecurity policy and standards that protect the global food supply chain.

Speak at events

Present at CSAFI conferences and webinars.

Publish research

Showcase your expertise to a global audience.

Advisory board

Help shape the industry's cybersecurity agenda.