A long-time pioneer of plant-based foods, Chad is the Co-founder and Chief Culinary Officer of Gathered Foods, makers of the disruptive plant-based seafood brand Good Catch. Chad is also a Co-founder of the Wicked Kitchen brand found in Tesco UK, in the US in Kroger and Sprouts, and S Group in Finland. Chad has launched vegan restaurants in Istanbul, Munich, London and Belgrade, served as VP of Plant-Based Education at Rouxbe Cooking School, developing the first accredited plant-based pro culinary course online, and was the Global Wellness Coordinator, Media Spokesperson and R&D Chef for Whole Foods Market’s focus on plant-based diets. Chad is co-author of New York Times best seller Crazy Sexy Kitchen, The Wicked Healthy Cookbook and The Whole Foods Cookbook.