Christine graduated from the University of Nottingham with an Honours Degree in Animal Sciences and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry. She has over 30 years of experience in the Pet Food Industry working for several multinational pet food manufacturers and independently. Though most of her time has been spent in Research & Development, designing and formulating diets and providing technical support, she has also gained valuable knowledge and insight from roles in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Intellectual Property, and more commercial and strategic brand-facing roles in Consumer & Market Research. Over the years, Christine has been an active member of several committees and working groups of pet industry associations such as UK Pet Food and FEDIAF. She is an Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham.