Martin Cole is an internationally recognized food scientist and visionary science leader, with impacts across government, academia and industry. He has had senior management roles in research and in industry (Australia, US, Europe) and served an expert for various global organisations (WHO, FAO) and committees (UN Food Security Committee, ICMSF). Known for his strategic science-business leadership, he led the development of the National Food and Nutrition Strategy and Roadmap in Australia and developed business partnerships with significant impactful commercial outcomes for novel food technology, diet programs and agricultural bio-products.