Harshal Gore currently serves as Chair of the School Stakeholder Committee at Avanti Court Primary School since November 2023 and as an Industry Advisor for GS1 Canada since June 2022, focusing on sustainability and strategies in the retail sector. Previously, Harshal held various positions at GS1 UK from 2000 to May 2022, including Industry Engagement Director, where responsibilities included strategic sector development for retail grocery, healthcare, and foodservice, as well as leading the Quality Assurance services. Harshal started the career as ICT Co-ordinator at Business Link in 1999. Education includes a 2:1 degree in Design and Management in Engineering from City, University of London, and earlier studies at Waltham Forest College and St Bonaventures.