Robert Pekin

Advisory Board Member at Sustainable Table

Robert Pekin is a seasoned professional in sustainable food systems, currently serving as an Advisory Board Member for Sustainable Table and the Founding Director of Food Connect Foundation since 2009. Pekin has played a pivotal role in supporting community food hubs across Australia and advocating for the impacts of food systems on health, economies, and the environment. Previous positions include Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Food Connect Shed, Director of Open Food Network, and various leadership roles within Food Connect and ORICoop. Pekin co-founded the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance and initiated several grassroots movements such as Transition Town Brisbane and Transition Kurilpa. With foundational education from Trinity College and St Mary's Primary in Victoria, Robert Pekin brings extensive experience in fostering sustainable and equitable food practices.

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Brisbane, Australia

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