Julia Jones Key Note Speaker

General Manager Agri-Women Development Trust

Julia Jones is energised by what’s ahead. While she’s not one to sit still in the moment, it’s the excitement of the future that drives her. She knows change is inevitable — and works hard to give others the tools and confidence to navigate uncertainty.

Julia’s passion lies in translating global macro trends into meaningful insights for the food and fibre sector. From shifts in consumer markets to the rise of sustainable finance, she supports businesses to think strategically and build strong stakeholder connections.

Although her career has had many highlights, Julia credits her most valuable growth to the tougher moments — the lowlights that taught her the most.

A few standout moments:

·        Chair of Meat the Need, a charity tackling food insecurity – March 2025

·        Emerging leader scholarship recipient, Stanford University(2017)

·        Worked in Russia exploring global agribusiness (2014)

·        Participant, AWDT Escalator Governance Programme (2011)

·        Completed the Harvard Agri Seminar in China (2010)