Michele Shirlow

Michele is the founder and chief executive of FoodNI which works to enhance the reputation of food and drink from Northern Ireland. FoodNI represents 400 local food and drink companies committed to producing and serving local food and drink, including 150 local Taste of Ulster restaurants. The driver behind Year of Food and Drink 2016, which led to Northern Ireland winning Worlds Best Food Destination at World Travel Market in 2018 Michele was a Board Member of TourismNI for 9 years. A passionate believer in the power of local Michele shares the Northern Irish food and drink experience with other regions across Europe, she is a representative on the Food and Farming Commission in Northern Ireland.