Governance An independent board has been appointed to oversee the programme and its sub-committees as well as ensure that all donated funds are fully protected and used efficiently. Current trustees of Allegra Foundation include: Cathy Heseltine, Vice President of Global Public Affairs, Starbucks Coffee Company James Hoffmann, Director, Square Mile Coffee Roasters Barry Kither, Sales & Marketing Director Away From Home, Lavazza UK Elaine Higginson, Managing Director, United Coffee Tony Waters, Managing Director, Solo Cup Europe Damian Dixon, Commercial Manager, Marks & Spencers plc Jeffrey Young, Chairman, Allegra Foundation Simon Stenning, Food Strategy Forum Director, Allegra Strategies Limited   Official advisors: Gideon Abate Chris Osborne, Director, Insight Projects (Aus)