Paul Newnham

Paul Newnham is an accomplished leader in global advocacy and sustainability, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, where efforts focus on ending hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture. With a strong background in establishing impactful networks, Paul founded the Chefs' Manifesto, empowering over 1,000 chefs to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals. Additional roles include being Course Expert at the European Institute for Innovation and Sustainability, UGIH High-Level Working Group Member for UN Climate Change, and Advisory Group member for Life Climate Smart Chefs. Previously, Paul held significant positions with the United Nations and World Food Programme, demonstrating expertise in strategic communications and global engagement for food systems. Paul's educational background includes a Master's in Social Science from RMIT University and executive education at Harvard University.