Ruth E.

Ruth E. serves as the Global Responsible Sourcing Lead at Yum! Brands since August 2025, focusing on integrating ESG priorities across major brands including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger. Prior to this role, Ruth held various significant positions at KFC UK & Ireland, including Head of Sustainability where major achievements in carbon reduction and responsible sourcing were accomplished. Ruth also worked as Chief Food Chain Adviser at the National Farmers' Union, leading sustainable supply chain initiatives and managing a team focused on agricultural policy development. Other notable experiences include roles at Tesco as Agriculture Manager and at Anglo Beef Processors as Agricultural Project Manager. Ruth holds a 2:1 (Hons) degree in Agri-food Marketing with Business Studies from Harper Adams University.