Bob Doherty

Professor Bob Doherty is Dean of the School for Business and Society at the University of York (UoY). In addition, Bob is also Principal Investigator of the £6.2m five-year research programme (2021-2026) called ‘FixOurFood’, oneof only four consortia UK funded awards from the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) Transforming the UK Food Systems Strategic Priorities Fund.  Professor Doherty’s research specialises on sustainable business in the food sector. Bob was also seconded from April 2019- March 2022 into the UK Government Department, DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) as a policy fellow to work on Food Systems policy development.  Bob worked in the agrifood sector for 13 years before coming into academia including being the first Head of Sales and Marketing at Divine Chocolate Ltd, leading UK social business. Bob was also a trustee for 6-years at the Fairtrade Foundation, London from 2017-2023.