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How we are governed

We’re a charity governed by a board of trustees. We don’t lobby and we’re not-for-profit. Our charitable activities are funded through a trading company, also governed by our trustees. All the money we make selling our research and services around the world goes back into delivering public benefit.

How we are governed

Joanne Denney-Finch OBE, chief executive

 Joanne Denney-Finch

Joanne is chief executive of IGD, the charity and its trading company. She is passionate about the food and grocery industry and has vast experience in retail, supply chain and change management.

Our president

Fiona Dawson

Fiona Dawson, president, Mars Chocolate UK, is president of IGD. Read a message from her here.

Our trustees

Our trustees are drawn from the membership of IGD and making sure we meet our charitable aims and deliver public benefit.

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  • Our trustees

    Our board of trustees are drawn from the members of IGD, oversee our charitable activities and make sure we deliver public benefit.
  • Chief executive

    Joanne is chief executive of IGD, the charity and its trading company. She is passionate about the food and grocery industry and has vast experience in retail, supply chain and change management.
  • Our directors

    Our directors have in-depth experience of our industry and have all played a significant part in making IGD as strong as it is today.
  • Our president & vice president

    Fiona Dawson, president, Mars Chocolate UK, is president of IGD. Read a message from her here.

Our charitable impact

All of the money we make through our online subscription sites, hosting events and providing services to our members helps us deliver public benefit through developing people, and helping consumers lead healthy lives and improving sustainability.

Contact us

Keen to find out more about IGD? Please contact us.