Dr. Marva Hewitt is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Food Hygiene Bureau. She is an accomplished Environmental Health Practitioner with a passion for food hygiene, food safety, and food safety management systems. Holding a doctoral degree specializing in Food Safety Management Systems, Dr. Hewitt has over 33 years of experience in the field of food safety and environmental health.
Her areas of expertise include food safety management systems, auditing, training, education, and consultancy services. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in agro-processing, including callaloo production, ready-to-eat foods, and hydroponic herb cultivation. She has also collaborated extensively with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as private and public sector entities, to promote and strengthen food safety standards.
Dr. Hewitt has received nominations and awards for excellence in Best Support Services Manufacturing and serves as an Honorary Trainer with the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). She has travelled extensively throughout Asia, North America, and the Caribbean, conducting audits, training programmes, seminars, and conferences.
A recognized leader in the food safety sector, Dr. Hewitt has conceptualized and hosted nine international conferences and symposiums on food safety and food security. She is also an active member of several professional committees, boards, associations, and organizations dedicated to advancing food safety, public health, and sustainable development.