Alexander Gillett

Alexander Gillett is the co-founder and CEO of HowGood, a prominent independent research company and SaaS data platform specializing in food product sustainability.

Under Alexander's leadership, HowGood has developed the world's largest database with data and analysis for over 33,000 ingredients, chemicals, and materials, assisting leading brands, retailers, suppliers, and restaurants in enhancing their environmental and social impact.

He is renowned as a co-author of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Agribusiness Task Force Global Action Plan, which was launched at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos by King Charles III, aiming to expedite the shift towards a sustainable future through a global private sector initiative.

Alexander's contributions extend to memberships in noteworthy organizations like One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B), WBCSD, the Science-Based Targets Network, the Consumer Goods Forum, and the World Economic Forum Global Innovators, where he offers valuable insights as a trusted advisor to key decision makers in the food industry worldwide.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Bentley University and his high school education from Wilbraham & Monson Academy.

Moreover, Alexander has held various roles in organizations such as being the Co-lead for Metrics Development for the Sustainable Markets Initiative Agribusiness Task Force, CEO at HowGood, and prior positions at CertaPro, Tech Consulting, and Virage.