Hannah Lester is the CEO of Pen & Tec Consulting, specialising in novel food and feed regulations across the EU and major global markets. She supports companies in navigating regulatory challenges while offering strategic, cost-effective solutions to expedite market entry. An expert in alternative proteins, she has significant experience with fermentation-derived, plant-based, and cell-based products. Hannah holds a PhD from the Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh and an MSc in Veterinary Public Health from the University of Glasgow. Her career includes managing Contract Research Organisations in the UK, alongside roles in academia and government providing science and veterinary policy advice.
