Paul Newnham is a strategic innovator and executive leader with more than 25 years of experience operating at the intersection of advocacy, sustainability, and food systems transformation. Known for his ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, Paul designs and leads high-impact campaigns that influence decision-makers, shift narratives, and deliver tangible change alongside communities around the world.
With deep expertise in the not-for-profit sector and strong commercial acumen, Paul combines rigorous strategy with compelling storytelling. He is a gifted communicator who builds trusted relationships, mobilises diverse coalitions, and turns ambitious ideas into movements with global reach. His work is defined by innovative communications, strong network development, and an executive presence that inspires confidence and action across sectors.
In 2016, Paul founded the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, a global secretariat dedicated to accelerating progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. The Hub convenes civil society, NGOs, the private sector, and United Nations agencies to coordinate advocacy and campaigning for food systems transformation. Under Paul's leadership, the Hub facilitates a suite of globally recognised initiatives, including the SDG2 Advocacy Hub Network, The Chefs' Manifesto, Good Food For All, and the Beans is How campaign.
Paul also hosts the Future Fork podcast, where he engages innovative thinkers and decision-makers in candid conversations about food, power, and the choices we must make today to secure a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
His leadership and impact have been recognised internationally, including being named one of Vox's Future Perfect Leaders (2025), a Top Agrifood Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation (2024), and Personality of the Year at the We're Smart Future Awards (2023).