Meet the team
We are a small team; all pet owners and all passionate about what we do!
Michael Bellingham
Michael joined the association in 2004. Before that he worked in both retail and food trade associations in the UK. In 2000 he moved to Brussels to run a European cereals association, which focused on international trade issues. As well as looking after the Executive Committee, which has financial and strategic oversight of UK Pet Food, Michael also runs the Fish and Raw Pet Food Groups. Michael has a degree in Politics from Durham University and an MA in European Studies from South Bank University. Michael and his family share their home with the lovely Tessa, a schnoodle.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/michael-b-ab8b4715/
Nicole Paley
Nicole works alongside Michael shaping the strategic direction of UK Pet Food. Nicole leads on stakeholder engagement, sustainability and oversees the UK Pet Food internal and external communications, which includes the Press Office. She participates in the All Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare and the running of National Pet Month. Hebe, the cat, is happy for Nicole and family to share her house.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-paley-bb5b906/
Donna Holland
Donna is our Head of Technical & Regulatory Affairs, with over 30 years working in the pet food industry. Previously her focus within manufacturing has been on the industrialisation and technical developments of new products and process, always ensuring pet food safety, quality, and compliance.
With UK Pet Food Donna will look after all technical and regulatory issues, acting as an intermediary between Government and the industry, and providing advice to members. Donna co-ordinates the technical and regulatory working groups at UK Pet Food as well as the quarterly Technical Review Committee.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/donna-holland-552764/
Sara Hormozi
Sara has an MSc in Animal Nutrition and is the principle link between UK Pet Food members and universities and the veterinary professionals. Following her graduation with a BSc in Zoology (2007) Sara worked as a veterinary assistant in a small animal practice in her native Iran, advising pet owners and assisting vets during treatments, operations and dental procedures. Since joining UK Pet Food in 2011, she served the organisation in a number of different roles, introducing new initiatives to benefit members, pet professionals and pet owners. Sara oversees all scientific communications and educational initiatives, including running conferences and trainings, speaking at external events, designing educational resources and advising members . Sara is a proud parent to Levin, a handsome Shetland sheepdog!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-hormozi-ukpetfood/
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