John Stanford

John Stanford is a seasoned professional in the fields of business development and innovation, primarily focused on high-value manufacturing, food processing technologies, and chemistry. Currently retired, Stanford has held significant roles at Glass Futures and the University of Leeds, where responsibilities included fostering industrial collaborations and supporting micro and nanotechnology initiatives. Previous experience includes senior consulting at Quotec Ltd, managing projects related to sustainable practices in food manufacturing, and innovative consultancy at Food Processing Faraday. Notably, Stanford's career evolved from a Development Chemist to Production Manager at Merck KGaA, where extensive improvements in production processes were achieved. Educational qualifications include a degree in Chemistry from the University of Liverpool.