Phil Kafarakis is a seasoned global executive with over 35 years of experience in the food industry. He has worked in restaurants, food manufacturing, and supply chains, traveling worldwide from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mexico to Canada and all over the Middle East. He is passionate about learning, exploring, and embracing change and transformation. Technology and its disruptive impact in solving legacy problems fascinate him. His focus is on how people grow, consume, and market food. He finds studying government actions domestically and globally as we attempt to feed a growing population while respecting our planet and it's diverse people fascinating. Phil is also excited about what future technologies may make possible. Phil studied at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and Northern Arizona University, earning his IEMBA and BSBA, respectively. Phil's journey is at the forefront of the food and beverage industry, shaping the future of food.