Brett Thompson
About Brett Thompson
Brett Thompson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Newform Foods and a Founding Board Member of The Plenty Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in alternative proteins and biotech, he has contributed to various organizations focused on sustainable food systems and animal advocacy.
Work at Newform Foods
Brett Thompson serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Newform Foods, a position he has held since 2020. Under his leadership, the company focuses on developing alternative protein solutions. He co-founded Newform Foods alongside Tasneem Karodia and Catherine Edward. The organization aims to create sustainable food systems that deliver cultivated food options at cost parity. Thompson's extensive experience in the industry informs the company's strategic direction and innovation.
Current Involvement with The Plenty Foundation
Since 2023, Brett Thompson has been a Founding Board Member of The Plenty Foundation. His role involves contributing to the foundation's mission and initiatives, leveraging his background in alternative proteins and sustainable food systems. This position complements his ongoing work in promoting harm-free food solutions.
Previous Experience in Animal Advocacy
Brett Thompson worked as an Advisor for Animal Advocacy Africa from 2020 to 2023. His role in Cape Town, South Africa, involved strategic guidance aimed at reducing conventional animal agriculture. He has also held positions in various global animal advocacy organizations, focusing on a goal to decrease conventional animal agriculture by 50% by 2040.
Education and Expertise
Brett Thompson holds a BComm in Finance and Economics from the University of Cape Town, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at Stellenbosch University, where he earned a BComm (Hons) in Economics from 2010 to 2011. With over 20 years of expertise in alternative proteins and biotech, Thompson has authored a thesis titled 'The Economic Case for Vegetarianism' and delivered a TEDx talk at TEDxCapeTown on the future of food and cultivated meat.
Notable Projects and Collaborations
Brett Thompson was involved in the successful production of a Swedish meatball prototype through a collaboration with the European startup Re:Meat. This project highlights his commitment to innovation in the food industry and his focus on developing alternative protein products that align with sustainable practices.