Jess Newman

Jess Newman is an accomplished senior director with extensive experience in agriculture and sustainability, currently serving at McCain Foods since September 2020. Previously, Jess held the role of Senior Director of Agricultural Procurement & Sustainability at Anheuser-Busch, leading a team of agronomists in sourcing ingredients from over 1,000 American farmers. Additional experience includes roles at the NYC Mayor's Office of Sustainability as an EDF Climate Corps Fellow, and as a Capacity Development Consultant for the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Academic achievements include an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University.