Mark Hollingsworth is CEO of The Nutrition Society, an organization founded in 1941 to advance nutritional science. Under his leadership, the Society has modernized its operations while preserving its scientific foundations, placing particular emphasis on ethical governance and transparency. His military background has shaped a leadership culture built on trust, integrity, and open communication.
Since taking on the role, Hollingsworth has grown the Society's international reach from a largely UK-based membership to a presence across 85 countries. He has introduced research fellowships, student funding programs, hybrid conference formats, and helped establish the Academy of Nutritional Sciences.
His strategic focus is on building collaborative platforms that make it easier for researchers worldwide to engage with nutritional science, while working to keep membership benefits accessible across different geographic and economic contexts.
