Our Founder
Kate worked as a media lawyer in London for a long time before moving to the country and discovering her love for holistic products. This is how the idea for a truly sustainable company was born: Ancient + Brave. Her absolute focus today is on sustainability, transparency and ethical manufacturing. That is why all our products and processes are designed to be as innovative and sustainable as possible.
Head of Nutrition Jo Woodhurst
As a holistic nutritionist, Jo believes that everything in life is a question of balance. If you want to feel good all round, you need to look at all aspects of life: diet, exercise, rest, social contact, time in nature, mindset. Jo brings her expertise in healthy eating, Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine to her work for Ancient + Brave.
Head of Innovation und Immunologin Dr. Jenna Machiocci
As a doctor of immunology, Jenna combines the areas of nutrition, exercise, mindset and lifestyle with the immune system in health and disease. From a holistic perspective, she decodes the science behind wellbeing. Not only for Ancient + Brave, but also as a lecturer at the University of Sussex. Jenna's medical knowledge is key to the formulation of all our products.
Nutritional therapist and chef Diana Warrings
After years in the fashion world, Diana dedicated herself to her true passion - healthy eating. This was followed by training at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and the Leiths School of Food and Wine in London. Today she works as a nutritional therapist and in recipe development. Diana's enthusiasm for the healing power of food flows into the development of our brand here in Germany.
Nutritional Therapist Uta Boellinger
Uta is a nutritionist, writer and public speaker. As a thought leader in the industry she has been featured in numerous publications and is passionate about all things health and wellbeing. Her goal is to educate women on how their bodies work, how food impacts their health and how they can use this knowledge to live a more balanced life. At Ancient + Brave she plays a key role in helping us grow and develop in Germany. She’ll be sharing her knowledge and many years of experience with you via our social media, website and in blogs.
Our Team
We’ve assembled a dynamic team of dieticians, nutritionists, blending experts and creative minds. Together, we share a mutual love of natural wellness, a dedication to ethical business and a mission that Ancient + Brave will always be a force for good whilst causing as little harm to the planet as possible.
Based on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in the UK, we strive to build and nurture an inclusive workplace that promotes and values equality. A culture where there is a deep sense of pride and passion that is unified in our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and social responsibility.
We’re all incredibly proud to have become a certified B Corp and as a group are focused on reducing our impact on the environment and adopting responsible daily practices within the company to reduce waste.
From using our local milk man to composting food waste, car sharing and having an electric car charging point – we are on our way to becoming a zero-waste office.
