Neil Wickers

Neil Wickers is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the food and hospitality industries. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Ateria Health since October 2021, Wickers focuses on developing gut health products and has launched a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand, Juvia. In addition to this role, Wickers acts as an advisor to MVK Group Private Equity, aiming to enhance its position in the global plant-based sector, and provides volunteer mentoring for UK SMEs through All Together. As the founder and CEO of The Brand Fed Ltd, Wickers supports food businesses in thriving. Previous leadership roles include CEO of Carluccio's, where Wickers enhanced customer experiences and brand presence, and Managing Director positions at PizzaExpress and Gondola, facilitating brand expansion and innovation. Wickers began a career at Unilever, progressing from Brand Manager to Senior Vice President of Global Culinary Foods. Wickers holds a BSc in Maths and Business Studies from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School.