With over 10 years of experience in sustainability, finance, and value chain transformation, Kieran brings deep expertise in sustainable finance, procurement, and partnership development. He focuses on designing investment strategies and collaborations that drive climate-positive growth across global value chains.

Before joining NewForesight, Kieran spent nearly a decade at Unilever, where he held a range of global roles across procurement, R&D, and sustainability. Most recently, he led the €1Bn Climate & Nature Fund, directing investments in sustainable land use, materials, and biofuels. Across his roles, he developed and implemented strategies that combined commercial performance with environmental impact, working across sectors including agriculture, consumer goods, and industrial value chains.

Experience

• Climate and Nature Fund Global Programme Lead at Unilever, leading a €1Bn investment portfolio and structuring blended finance models to scale regenerative agriculture and sustainable materials.
• Global Procurement Manager – Partnerships at Unilever, developing strategic supplier partnerships, governance models, and innovation ecosystems to accelerate sustainability transitions.
• Global Specialty Chemicals Buyer at Unilever, managing a global portfolio and driving supplier strategy, resilience, and value improvement initiatives.
• Formulation Development Scientist at Unilever, developing personal care products and improving formulation performance across global brands.

Kieran holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences from Liverpool John Moores University and completed further training in Regenerative Business at the Butterfly School.