Joined MMC in August 2021. Rob is leading the company’s ambitions around Quality, Lean Manufacturing and industry-leading process standardisation, along with the achievement of ISO 9001. Undertakes key responsibilities for our Mushroom® Packaging operations around the safety of all our employees, quality sales/business development, industrial design and production.

Rob has 20 years’ experience working across many markets including automotive, transport and medical most recently as Director of Operations at McLaren Applied.

With a Masters in Business Administration and a first-class degree in Engineering, Rob first worked at BMW in 2001 then started his journey at McLaren in 2008 with roles in quality, engineering, ultimately running operations in McLaren Applied.

Joined the team in 2020 and works relentlessly behind the scenes to solve problems, liaise with stakeholders and is the link between the team and the CEO /Board. Natalia is the custodian of MMC’s strategy & culture and leads internal and external communication, investor relations, balanced scorecard and company meeting management.

Has a background working in corporate finance at a boutique investment bank in London, where she supported all stages of the deal cycle, specifically leading the research team, fundraising and sell-side transactions.

Qualified with a BA in International Economic Relations and MSc in Business & Financial Management from Durham University

Ryszard is strategic advisor to the CEO, MMC board and an expert in company financing. He has extensive experience of developing growth strategies that will deliver shareholder value.

Acts as Non-Executive Director with more than 25 years of advisory experience and has a wide network within the MMC investor network and beyond.

Started his career in investment banking before joining international advisory firm Brunswick focusing on financial transactions and crisis work. Most recently he founded Social360, an industry-leading social media monitoring and analysis company.

Adam brings over 25 years of expertise to his role, with a notable history that includes serving as President of the Food Division at Klöckner Pentaplast, where he managed a €1 billion operation across 22 plants.

His career began at LINPAC Packaging, progressing through significant positions that have highlighted his proficiency in Food Packaging, General Packaging, Thermoforming, Board Leadership, and Business Strategy. His appointment to our board is strategic, offering deep industry insights that are crucial as we navigate forward. Adam's distinguished track record and visionary leadership are key to driving MMC towards unprecedented success.

Adam brings over 25 years of expertise to his role, with a notable history that includes serving as President of the Food Division at Klöckner Pentaplast, where he managed a €1 billion operation across 22 plants.

His career began at LINPAC Packaging, progressing through significant positions that have highlighted his proficiency in Food Packaging, General Packaging, Thermoforming, Board Leadership, and Business Strategy. His appointment to our board is strategic, offering deep industry insights that are crucial as we navigate forward. Adam's distinguished track record and visionary leadership are key to driving MMC towards unprecedented success.

Responsible for contracts, intellectual property, and all other legal aspects for MMC and sites as an advisor for MMC Holding International Ltd and Magical Mushroom Company®’s Europe boards. Integral to MMC on all contract negotiations and legal advice.

 Peter is a Partner at Keystone Law with solid experience as a commercial lawyer, spanning a broad range of relevant sectors and transactions.

Has particular experience in advising on and drafting contracts in the technology, publishing and media, commercial insurance, hotels and leisure, retail, manufacturing and technology spaces, as well as in intellectual property and consumer protection.

Greg acted as Board chair for the first 18 months and has had an immeasurable impact on the strategy, direction and branding of the company, including the Magical Mushroom Company®️ name. He is now focused on MMC’s next stage of branding and communications.

Held roles of Chief Marketing Officer both Eurostar during its move to London St Pancras, and London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, sitting on the executive board of LOCOG. Chair of Nottingham Board for Culture and Creativity and recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts from Nottingham Trent University.

Runs his own influential bespoke communications agency, founder of Harder Than You Think films, which has produced a double Emmy-award winning film, Rising Phoenix, about the history of the Paralympics on Netflix and was the Creative Director and Producer of the COP26 ‘Earth To Cop’ opening ceremony.

Leads plant operations and manufacturing daily business activities. Responsible for managing resources, developing and implementing an operational plan and ensuring that procedures are carried out according to the company’s process standardisation.

Also responsible for overseeing all phases of the new plant opening process, making sure new MMC plant projects are operational on time within scope and budget; led the opening of Attenborough and Sofia plants.

Stuart brings extensive experience with over 30 years in the food retailing sectors, having held several senior positions in a variety of roles including marketing, Head of Corporate Internal Communications and managing large flagship Sainsbury’s stores with teams of up to 600 people.

Donna brings over 25 years of accountancy expertise and 10 years of leadership experience to our team. Since joining the company a year ago, she has played a key role in driving cost-efficiency initiatives, with a focus on optimizing the supply chain and reducing expenses to improve EBITDA margins. With a data-driven approach to cash flow management and operational expenditure, Donna collaborates closely with the executive team to ensure our financial strategy aligns with the company’s broader goals.

Denny joined in 2022 as a grow technician, before moving to the sales team to support the increasing demand for Mushroom® Packaging.

With a background in Ecology, Denny is passionate about helping clients achieve their sustainability goals by moving away from fossil fuel based polystyrene and other plastic foams to a biodegradable alternative that is kind to our soils.

With experience in customer relations and project management, Denny looks forward to expanding MMC’s network as Business Development Manager.

Ben leads the prototyping and testing phase at our Esher site, applying care and craft to the process of turning exciting design into mycelium reality.

Also responsible for bespoke projects and Research & Development, Ben draws on a background of rigorous attention to detail and creativity from over a decade in FE/HE education and the photography industry.

Ben has taught at University of the Arts London and holds an MA in Sculpture, and brings a high level of skill and experience in communication around visual design/practice into the successful process of prototyping here at MMC.

Sophie joined MMC in January 2024 as a part-time industrial designer, collaborating closely with Ryan. Alongside this role, she is pursuing an integrated master's degree in Product Design Engineering at the University of Nottingham, currently in her third year.

Through her studies, Sophie has developed proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software and simulation drop testing, skills which are invaluable to MMC's future projects, particularly in designing packaging for white goods. She possesses a high level of technical detail and a substantial knowledge of emerging technologies, enhancing our design solutions. Sophie's keen interest in sustainability, a significant focus of her academic studies, aligns perfectly with our company’s core values.

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Sem joined the team in November 2022, currently working as a Research Associate in collaboration with the University of Nottingham.  With a passion for pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, Sem is poised to make meaningful contributions to our company's endeavours in research, leveraging their expertise and enthusiasm to drive innovation and progress in the field.

With a distinguished academic background culminating in a master's degree in Drug Discovery from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Anna University, Sem brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company.

Runs the MMC environmental laboratory writing reports, conducting plate test experiments and analysing contaminants around the company’s plants.

Simultaneously studying MSci Natural Sciences at UCL after receiving the London Opportunity Scholarship with research specialising in atmospheric chemistry and its environmental implications.

MMC’s first employee at Attenborough and now responsible for leading and training the growing number of technicians at the plant.

Has particular responsibility for achieving a consistent growth quality, in line with customer expectations an agreed and documented specifications.

Deputies for Plant Manager, helps the production team operate, set up, clean and troubleshoot equipment and records information ensuring all required procedures are followed to grow the perfect product for our customers.

Joined the team in the Summer of 2022 and acts as the deputy for Sofias Plant Manager, assisting the production team operating and making our first European plant in Sofia a successful one.

Has over twenty years experience as a Production Manager; particularly in managing staff, raw materials, warehouse and equipment maintenance and equipment repair,

Has particular responsibility for achieving a consistent growth quality and engagement with new clients in Bulgaria and beyond.