Championing Public Health Through Science and Insight
With over 35 years’ experience, Dr Lisa Ackerley is a leading voice in hygiene, safety, and environmental health strategy.
DR LISA ACKERLEY is a public health and hygiene scientist, and a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. She is Professorial Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health with over 35 years’ experience in enforcement, central government, academia, consultancy, expert witness and media work.
She was until recently Director of Public Health and Hygiene Engagement at Reckitt. Previously safety adviser to UK Hospitality, Lisa has extensive and practical understanding of how to help food businesses operate safely.
Lisa has a depth of Board experience in many sectors and is currently Chair of the Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute Board, Chair of Food Alert Technical Advisory Board, Chair of the RSPH Food Special Interest Group and a Trustee of the IFH.
Lisa works in collaboration with her extensive network and is able to provide a wealth of additional support from other experts, whatever the public health issue.
Sectors
Hospitality, leisure and manufacturing pubs and bars, restaurant chains, hotels, university caterers, contract caterers, hospital caterers, food manufacturing
Hygiene manufacturers and distributors of hygiene products
Government and NGO: experience in central and local government, professional bodies, trade associations.
Academia: University lecturing, research, peer reviewed publications
Lisa's Roles
- Strategic adviser on hygiene in hospitality, public spaces and consumer settings,
- Adviser for engagement in relation to hygiene products
- Adviser on hygiene design, systems and protocols for prevention of communicable diseases in public spaces
- Board roles as NED, Chair, Trustee
- Leader and chair of a Technical Advisory Board providing insight, analysis, horizon scanning and external engagement
- Forensic analysis of food safety systems providing gap analysis
- Specialist bespoke executive training to develop compliance culture
- Expert assistance with compliance issues and complaints
- Food Safety expert witness – defence, prosecution and civil cases (food poisoning, food hygiene)
- Media hygiene expert presenter – TV, Radio, written word
- Hygiene lead for PR campaigns (e.g. hygiene services, products)
- Key Opinion Leader publishing scientific papers on hygiene topics [ Orcid ]
- Public speaking, broadcaster, presentations, webinars, conference
Food safety consultancy - safe hands to help you!
Prevention
Analysis and review of food safety documentation and systems for due diligence and compliance
- Review of allergen management
- Forensic food safety audits
Coaching, mentoring and training at senior management level
In case of issues
- Assistance in case of enforcement action
- Expert advice on dealing with food poisoning complaints and reducing risk to the business
- Expert witness services if enforcement or civil action is taken
- Help with dealing with food safety related PR issues
Television & Radio
Regular expert contributor on programs such as Watchdog, Rogue Restaurants, and BBC News segments, providing insights on food safety and hygiene practices.
Manufacturers
Featured in discussions on the public health impact of design and hygiene.
SafeConsume
Highlighted as "The Hygiene Doctor," sharing expert advice on reducing risks of foodborne illnesses.
Hygiene Products
Working with hygiene product manufacturers on application of products, protocols and Targeted Hygiene. External engagement. Advising on public health aspect of research. Publication of white papers and peer review papers.
Food Businesses
Practical help and advice when things go wrong - Lisa and her fellow legal experts can walk you through next steps to get you back on track. Strategic advice for hospitality sectors on compliance with food safety legislation. Forensic and gap analysis to provide guidance on compliance.
Hygiene Systems for Control of Communicable Diseases
Working with organisers in public spaces to help protect against spread of infectious diseases. For example at COP26.
Academic Journals & awards
Public Health in Practice
Published article with Dr Sally Bloomfield particularly emphasizing the significance of Targeted Hygiene in preventing infectious diseases and building hygiene resilience..
Other publications
See ORCID for details of published papers
Society of Food Hygiene and Technology
Honored with the "Most Significant Contribution to the Food Industry Award" for extensive work in media and industry, promoting food hygiene awareness.
Other Services
The Hygiene Doctor
Join Dr Lisa Ackerley in making hygiene accessible to all—at home, at work, and everywhere in between
Kitchen Conversation
KITCHEN CONVERSATION was co-founded by Lisa Ackerley and Sterling Crew in 2019. The purpose was to provide thought leadership and stimulate discussions about Environmental Health topics in an informal way
Compliance
From expert witness services to executive compliance coaching – tailored support to protect your business and reputation
Thought Leadership
