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Global CEO of Compassion in World Farming International

Philip Lymbery

Food System Pioneer, Animal Advocate, and Global CEO of Compassion in World Farming International.

Philip Lymbery is the Global Chief Executive of Compassion in World Farming International, a leading farm animal welfare and environmental organization operating in over 40 countries worldwide[6]. He has been at the helm of the organization for more than a decade, spearheading campaigns to end factory farming practices and promote sustainable food systems [1][3].

Lymbery is a Visiting Professor at the University of Winchester and President of Eurogroup for Animals, a federation of over 100 animal welfare societies in Europe[7]. He also serves as a founding Board member of the World Federation for Animals[6]. His influence extends to global policy-making, having been appointed as a 'Champion' for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and a member of the UN Advisory Board on Food Systems[6][7].

An award-winning author, Lymbery has penned critically acclaimed books including "Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat" and "Dead Zone: Where the Wild Things Were"[4]. His latest work, "Sixty Harvests Left: How to Reach a Nature-Friendly Future," continues to advocate for sustainable agriculture and animal welfare[7].

Lymbery's career spans over three decades in animal welfare advocacy. He began at Compassion in World Farming in 1990 as a Campaigns Officer, eventually becoming CEO in 2005[4]. Under his leadership, the organization has engaged with over 1000 food companies worldwide, securing animal welfare improvements for billions of farm animals annually[4].

Recognized as a thought leader in the food industry, Lymbery frequently speaks at international events and comments in the media on the global effects of industrial agriculture, including its impact on animal welfare, wildlife, and climate change[3][4]. His work continues to shape the conversation around sustainable farming and food policy on a global scale.

Citations:
[1] https://www.ciwf.org.uk/media/media-spokespeople/philip-lymbery/
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compassion_in_World_Farming
[3] https://embersnacks.com/blogs/news/an-interview-with-philip-lymbery-ceo-compassion-in-world-farming
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Lymbery
[5] https://www.ciwf.eu/about-us/
[6] https://philiplymbery.com
[7] https://philiplymbery.com/about/
[8] https://www.ciwf.com/about/
[9] https://www.marshwoodvale.com/features/2024/10/ceo-of-compassion-in-world-farming-philip-lymbery-talks-about-our-food-and-our-future/

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