Best Food Product

Orry began his culinary career at 14 and trained in Michelin-starred kitchens including Number One at The Balmoral and Restaurant Andrew Fairlie. Part of the opening team at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen, he has built an outstanding competitive career, winning Grampian Chef of the Year three times, UK Game Chef of the Year 2013, Scottish Chef of the Year 2019 and National Chef of the Year 2025.

Currently representing Scotland on Great British Menu, and now opening his own restaurant, Falls by Orry Shand, in Aberdeenshire, celebrating Scottish produce through a seasonal tasting menu.

Scottish Regional Sourcing Manager, Bidfood

Best Drink Product

Steph is responsible for driving the development, management, and execution of strategies for sourcing local products in the North Region.

Steph is passionate about supporting regional producers and building a resilient supplier network, whilst facilitating the connections with producers and the broader UK market to grow and develop individual brands.

Global Head of Trade, Consumer Industries, Scottish Development International

Innovative Impact

Ewen is the Global Head of Trade, Consumer Industries with Scottish Enterprise

He leads a team of thirty-five globally dispersed international trade specialists providing trade support to Scottish exporters in the food and drink and consumer lifestyle sectors. Ewen has spent over 21 years working in economic development for Scottish Enterprise in roles supporting the food and drink and energy industry sectors. Prior to joining Scottish Enterprise, Ewen worked in production management, purchasing, and commercial management roles within the food and drink industry with Christian Salvesen, Cargill Plc and Somerfield.

Ewen has a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Aberdeen.

Chief Operating Officer, Scottish EDGE

Innovative Impact

Kevin had a long and successful career with Sainsburys for 12 years in management, leadership and senior project management before joining the world of supporting start up entrepreneurs. After joining Entrepreneurial Spark in 2015 he threw himself into the growth mindset world and demonstrated a passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed in their ventures.

After 2 years and 200+ businesses supported, it was time to join the amazing Scottish EDGE team, initially as Relationship Manager, and now Chief Operating Officer.

His current role is focused on building upon the success of Scottish EDGE to make is more robust and ready for our future founders.

Head of Food & Beverage, P&J Live

Best Food Product

P&J Live is Scotland’s largest live entertainment venue, leading the Aberdeen-based catering team and supporting in the delivery of ASM Global Europe’s F&B plans for the iconic venue. 

With extensive and varied experience in the hospitality sector, Graham is a seasoned food and beverage executive who is a leader in directing world-class end-to-end culinary activities, with a proud and strong background in the training and development of kitchen and catering teams from grassroots to the highest level.

 Graham has a creative flair and passion for culinary excellence and a keen eye for the latest gastronomic trends. 

Strategic Services Director, SAOS

Innovation in Agriculture

Patrick has almost 30 years’ experience across the agri-food sector delivering, and implementing projects on an International, UK and Scottish level. 

Patrick works on a range of projects from developing new opportunities for Scottish Agricultural Exports to the delivery of Scotland Food & Drink Supply Chain Security work programme.

Previously Patrick was the Head of Seafood Scotland which markets, promotes and develops market opportunities for Seafood from Scotland. Patrick also spent a decade with SAC Consulting as a Senior Food & Drink Consultant, supporting businesses to adopt best practice and increase profitability across the wider agri‑food sector.

CEO, Scotland Food & Drink

Innovative Impact

Iain Baxter is the CEO of Scotland Food & Drink, the leadership organisation responsible for the development and delivery of the national food and drink strategy, ‘Sustaining Scotland. Supplying the World.’.

With more than 15 years’ experience in the drinks industry, Iain has held senior executive positions at global companies including Glenmorangie and Inver House Distillers.

Additionally, Iain has held directorships and consulted on areas such as housing and transport, including as Sales and Marketing Director at the Caledonian Sleeper.

Holding an MBA from the University of Dundee, Iain brought a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to his role when he joined Scotland Food & Drink in 2022 as CEO where he helps drive the growth and success of the Scottish food and drink industry.