FOUNDERS
Dr. Naji Makarem
Founder & CEO
Associate Professor at UCL, Managing Parter at UrbanEmerge and founder of Circular Kitchens. Naji’s work focuses on circular economies, sustainable food systems and inclusive urban development. Circular Kitchens was created to help accelerate practical change in the hospitality sector through local action, collaboration and systems thinking.
UrbanEmerge
UrbanEmerge works at the intersection of economic development, climate resilience, circular economy and sustainable business, helping clients turn long-term sustainability challenges into practical strategies, investments, tools and implementation pathways that generate value for people and planet.
“I believe more circular ways of thinking can help create food systems that are better aligned with the needs of people, communities and the environment — making sustainability both meaningful and commercially relevant.”
TEAM
Andreas Beavor
Consulting support
Siobhan Forster
Platform developer
Mpho Katjiuongua
Consulting support
Evie
Design & Branding Felix
Platform Development and User Journey
Lucy DiSanto
Operations Manager
Crina Pintea
WebsiteBOARD OF ADVISORS
Marcus Link
Chris Evans
CIRCULAR KITCHENS REPRESENTATIVES
Circular Kitchens Representatives work directly with hospitality businesses to support their sustainability journey on the ground — helping members navigate the framework, identify practical opportunities and connect with the wider Circular Kitchens network.
Naji Makarem
Circular Kitchens Representative
Whitstable
Beckie
Circular Kitchens Representative
Folkestone
Interested in becoming a Circular Kitchens Representative in your post code?
COLLABORATORS
We are in discussion with potential partners and collaborators including:
Local support network section
