Toby has spent 25 years building and successfully exiting businesses in manufacturing, media and advisory, particularly in agriculture. He is also the founder of Innovation Forum and the Sustainable Wine Roundtable. Innovation Forum works with large agribusiness and food companies to tackle sustainability supply chain challenges across agriculture, materials and manufacturing.
Education
Birkbeck, University of London
Master of Science in Corporate Governance and Ethics
2004 – 2006
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelor of Arts in Literature
1995 – 1998
Professional Experience
Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer
InsectBiotech Group | Full-Time | Spain (Hybrid)
Oct 2022 – Present
- Leading R&D in agricultural waste pretreatment, focusing on sustainable production of high-quality protein, frass fertilizer, and insect oil through black soldier fly farming.
- Managing partnerships with the University of Granada and overseeing two pilot/R&D facilities in Jaen and Granada, with trial production beginning in April 2024.
- Steering strategic initiatives for scaling production to over 100,000 tonnes of protein annually by 2031 in Spain.
Founder and Executive Director
The Sustainable Wine Roundtable and Sustainable Wine Ltd | Part-Time | Greater London, UK
Dec 2020 – Present
- Established a multi-stakeholder initiative with over 120 industry members to promote sustainability in the wine sector, sharing best practices and actionable solutions.
Founder
Sustainable Wine Ltd | London, UK
Jun 2019 – Present
- Created an online magazine and platform publishing insights, podcasts, and research on wine industry sustainability.
Founder
Innovation Forum Publishing | Full-Time | London, UK
Dec 2013 – Present
- Organizes high-level business forums focusing on sustainability and innovation, especially within supply chains.
Visiting Lecturer, Corporate Sustainability
King’s College London | London, UK
Jan 2015 – Jan 2023
- Taught and developed lecture series on Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, engaging management students with real-world applications.
Founder and Chairman
Ethical Corporation | London, UK
Dec 2000 – May 2014
- Built a business intelligence company specializing in sustainability conferences and editorial publications.
