BS (Food Systems Economics and Management)
Appointed: 1 October 2025
Background and experience: Ken brings extensive food retail experience to the Board, having spent 24 years at Whole Foods Market – a US based grocery chain known for its high quality fresh food, in store experience and customer service.
Most recently Ken served as Executive Vice President of Operations for North America and the United Kingdom until 2019. During this period he played a key role in the growth of Whole Foods, to more than 500 stores across the US and UK, and its eventual sale to Amazon. Ken led Operations and was responsible for the development, design, and innovation of both new and existing stores, encompassing retail operations, supply chain and logistics as well as fresh food innovation and meal solutions. Mr Meyer, a US resident, currently serves as an Executive Partner at Shore Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investments in the food and beverage sector. Ken is also a Founding Partner at Midnight Ventures Partners, an early-stage fund focused on emerging food and consumer brands. Ken holds a Bachelor’s degree in Food Systems Economics and Management from Michigan State University.