Forbidden Foods (ASX:FFF)

Anthony Rowlinson has extensive international experience in senior executive roles in leading FMCG companies including Simplot, Coca Cola, International Paper and Bristol Myers in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Southern Africa. He has a strong record of effective leadership across key business functions, whilst demonstrating the ability to engage and build a strong rapport with major customers and other key stakeholders.

He was recently the CEO of Fenn Foods, a leading Australian plant-based foods company, and Managing Director and Founder of Invita Group, a consulting group specialising in M&A and launching Australian brands into the United States. He was previously CEO and Managing Director of The Food Revolution Group (ASX:FOD).

Marcus co‑founded Forbidden Foods in 2010, when he and co‑founder Jarrod Milani recognised an opportunity to build a strong brand‑led food business by introducing unique rice varieties into Australia and New Zealand. Since that time, the Company has become a diverse multi‑brand food and beverage company focusing on the wellness and organic markets, with various national and international sales channels.

Jarrod co‑founded the Company with Marcus Brown in 2010. He is a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

Prior to co‑founding Forbidden Foods with Marcus Brown in 2010, Jarrod worked at Coles in various marketing‑related roles including trade planning, growth projects and supplier engagement.