About Us
Global Food Partners (GFP) is the leading cage-free implementation partner for food companies and egg producers across Asia.
GFP is a Singapore-based multinational consulting firm that works with food businesses to implement responsible, sustainable sourcing policies, and with egg producers to adopt best-practice cage-free production systems.
The company was founded by Elissa Lane and Jayasimha Nuggehalli, who spent more than a decade working globally with food industry leaders, producers, and governments to advance cage-free sourcing, production, and policy reform. Recognising the growing need for localised technical expertise in Asia, they established GFP to support the region’s transition to cage-free egg supply chains.
Headquartered in Singapore, GFP operates across Asia and other emerging cage-free markets. GFP has supported leading global food companies, hospitality groups, retailers, and egg producers across the region to implement cage-free sourcing and production.
Through practical implementation support, market insights, and innovative solutions such as cage-free Impact Incentives, GFP helps bridge supply chain gaps and accelerate the transition to more responsible egg production. By working across the entire value chain—from corporate sourcing teams to local farmers—GFP is helping build a sustainable cage-free ecosystem across Asia.
Our Leadership Team
Elissa Lane
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder
- 15+ years driving cage-free supply chain transformation across Asia and Latin America
- Strategic advisor to leading food companies, retailers, and hospitality groups on cage-free sourcing commitments
- Keynote speaker and thought leader on cage-free sourcing, sustainable supply chains, and animal welfare policy
Jayasimha Nuggehalli
Chief Program Officer and Co-founder
- Global expert in cage-free production systems with 20+ years technical leadership experience
- Leads technical programs supporting producers across Asia in transitioning to best-practice cage-free production
- Designed and implemented training centers, model farms, and producer partnerships to build scalable cage-free supply chains
Vandhana Bala
General Counsel and Chief of Staff
- 20+ years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
- Leads legal strategy and risk management for GFP’s operations and partnerships
- Advises on contracts and collaborations with food companies, producers, and industry stakeholders
Lisa Yang
China Program Director
- Over a decade of experience in food systems, specialising in the implementation of higher welfare cage-free standards and practices across China
- Leads cage-free program rollout for food companies and egg producers across the country
- Advises leading food businesses and producers on sourcing strategy, supply chain solutions, and best practices in cage-free production
Dawn Neo
Director of Corporate Engagement
- Over a decade of experience partnering with food and hospitality industry leaders to adopt and implement cage-free egg sourcing policies
- Supports egg producers in transitioning from conventional to higher-welfare cage-free production systems
- Experienced organizer of industry events, including Southeast Asia’s first cage-free egg conferences, roundtables, and farm tours across Asia and Europe