Ivy Farm Technologies appoints Rebecca Wright as chief legal officer

Cultivated Meat & Seafood

Ivy Farm Technologies appoints Rebecca Wright as chief legal officer

Rafaela Sousa

10 June 2025

Ivy Farm Technologies appoints Rebecca Wright as chief legal officer

UK cultivated meat company Ivy Farm Technologies has appointed Rebecca Wright as its new chief legal officer, as the company moves closer to regulatory approval for its cultivated Wagyu beef.

Wright brings legal and governance experience from previous roles at technology and renewable energy companies including Xlinks and Forsta. Her background spans fintech, international expansion and regulatory compliance, particularly in high-growth and innovative sectors.

Ivy Farm said Wright’s appointment comes at a key stage in the company’s development, as it prepares to launch its premium cultivated meat product and expand internationally.

Wright said: "I’m incredibly excited to be joining Ivy Farm at this crucial moment in time for the company. Ivy Farm’s mission really resonated with me. The idea of transforming how we produce meat, making it more sustainable, ethical and supported by innovative tech, felt like something I wanted to be part of."

"I’ve always gravitated towards roles where I can support innovation and help shape industries that are at a turning point. Ivy Farm is doing exactly that in the food space, and I’m certain my legal and strategic experience will help bring cultivated meat to the table."

Interim CEO Harsh Amin added: "We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca to the Ivy Farm team. Her deep legal expertise, combined with her experience in scaling pioneering companies like Ivy Farm, will be essential as we prepare for commercialisation and international growth. Her appointment strengthens our leadership team at a pivotal moment for the business."

Ivy Farm is currently working with regulators to gain approval for its cultivated Wagyu beef, which it says will offer a more sustainable alternative to conventional premium meat.

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