Julianne Ponan MBE

Julianne Ponan is the CEO of free-from snack brand Creative Nature which creates, manufactures and supplies raw super foods, snacks and food mixes which are free from the top 14 allergens. The products are suitable for those who are nutrition conscious, vegetarians, vegans and of course for those who live with food allergy or intolerance.  

The company exports to 14 countries and is now well known in the UK for its delicious products and baking mixes. They are stocked in major supermarkets including Asda, the Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco as well as many independent outlets up and down the UK. The company also sells online.  

Julianne’s vision was to create a brand which helped people like her. She has multiple food allergies including all nuts and she has anaphylaxis. Julianne is also on an international speaker on business matters and a campaigner around allergy and anaphylaxis awareness.  

 
Speaking Topics 

  • Personal Journey 
  • Living with allergies 
  • Travelling with allergies (globally) 
  • Shopping with allergies 
  • Women in business  
  • Women of colour in business  
  • Exporting in business  
  • Teamwork 
  • Launching a product to market 
  • Using your personal brand