• Yume Beyond Talk Webinar #2
    Yume Beyond Talk Webinar #2
  • Yume Beyond Talk webinar series, session two. (Image: Yume)
    Yume Beyond Talk webinar series, session two. (Image: Yume)
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In the second session of the Beyond Talk series, Yume CEO Katy Barfield will be joined by Michelle Mullins from Tyson Foods and Justin Merrell from Lion. Michelle will reveal the groundbreaking programs she is leading to reduce food waste and loss across the US, while Justin will share how Lion is tackling Scope 3 emissions and getting ready for emissions reporting.
Yume Beyond Talk webinar series, session two. (Image: Yume)

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Michelle Mullins, Director of Operations, Food Loss & Waste, Tyson Foods Inc.

Michelle is leading efforts to maximise the financial, social, and environmental value of surplus food while reducing waste. She also oversees disaster relief in coordination with Tyson’s logistics teams.

With nearly 30 years at Tyson, Michelle has contributed to process improvement and data analytics across operations, supply chain, and logistics. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and lives with her partner, Jeff, their two daughters, and two dogs. In her free time, Michelle enjoys traveling, knitting, gardening, and raising backyard chickens.

Justin Merrell, Sustainability Director, Lion

Justin is responsible for setting Lion’s sustainability strategy focusing on environmental leadership, long-term positive social impact and strengthening governance. Prior to Lion, Justin held various roles in Qantas for 6 years, he was Operations Manager at the Koppers chemical plant in Kurnell for 11 years. Justin has a Chemical Engineering Degree and Master of Environmental Management.

 

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