THE FOOD DESIGN AGENCY - Key Persons


Diane Oxford

Job Titles:
  • Head of Accounts and Bookkeeping
Diane Oxford matriculated from Durban Girls High School, where she was an active member of the tennis club. Diane extended her education at Pitmans

Jodi-Ann Palmer - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Jodi-Ann Palmer graduated from Silwood Kitchen, one of South Africa's oldest culinary training schools in 2005, winning every major award available.

Jonathan Herbert

Job Titles:
  • Head of Traceability
Jonathan is a seasoned industry professional with vast experience in the development of management systems, building supplier relationships, finding, and implementing route-to-market strategies, driving innovation, and increasing profit margins.

Leandi Archer - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Leandi graduated from the University of Pretoria with a bachelor's degree in Consumer Science: Hospitality Management in 2011 (Cum Laude)

Nastasia Desirée Nicolaou

Job Titles:
  • Food Scientist and Culinary Developer
Nastasia graduated with a BSC in Food Science (cum laude) from Stellenbosch University in 2022. She achieved the Dean's merit for a number of her modules throughout her studies and is member of the Golden Key Honours Society.