Dr Ximena Schmidt R. is a life cycle sustainability expert with over 14 years of experience across UK Higher Education and private consultancy. Her work centres on assessing and improving the sustainability of food systems through interdisciplinary, multi‑stakeholder collaborations at national and international levels. She combines rigorous analytical expertise with a strong commitment to impact, delivering evidence-based insights and engaging diverse audiences through outreach, capacity building, and strategic communication.

Ximena is an independent sustainability consultant, Director of Emission Insights Ltd in the UK, and Founder of the Chilean start-up ClearPrint. Her career bridges academic research, operational leadership, and entrepreneurship, advancing sustainable and equitable food systems.