Establishing Global Standards that are Easy to Follow Across Countries and Regions

Bizhan holds an Hons. Degree in Biochemistry, PhD in Microbial Physiology from Aberdeen University, MBA from Warwick University and is visiting professor at Cranfield University. 

In 1994 he joined Unilever conducting research in S. aureus, Bacilli and managing the botulinum laboratory.  In 1997 he moved to Leatherhead Food International as Principal Scientist, engaged in developing, training and auditing food safety systems.  He then moved to McDonald’s Europe in January 2000 as Food Safety Manager overseeing food safety systems across the European Supply Chain from farm to front counter. Since 2015, his role has changed to Global Restaurant and Distribution Food Safety Director.  Bizhan is responsible for establishing, maintaining and driving for continuous improvement in food safety standards and procedures. He is on various advisory boards and committees with professional bodies and academia.