Jonathan Kaplan 

Jonathan is the Global Director of Sustainability for Compass Group where he works to leverage the resources and ingenuity of both companies to make food healthier for people and the planet. For more than two decades, Jonathan has advanced successful strategies to change government and corporate policy, align diverse stakeholders, develop sustainability metrics and standards, and encourage more sustainable food production. Jonathan previously directed the Food and Agriculture Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) where he led initiatives to reduce antibiotic use in the livestock industry, curb food waste, promote climate-friendly menus and advocate for alternatives to high risk pesticides. Jonathan held program director positions at San Francisco BayKeeper and California Public Interest Research Group and has served on numerous boards and advisory groups.