We are delighted to welcome Julian Marks, CEO of Barfoots, a leading farming and food business, as guest speaker at the next CLA London Branch evening, with AGM.

Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026, 6pm to 8.30pm.
Kindly hosted by Knight Frank at, 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN

We will hear from Julian as the boss of Barfoots, a major grower of sweetcorn and speciality vegetables employing thousands of people at farms and facilities around the world.

During Julian's 22 years with the Barfoot Group, the business has grown in scale and reach considerably. He has been responsible for significant investments in production, processing and handling capacity and the development of its extensive renewable energy production facilities.

In addition Julian's role encompasses responsibility for investments in Senegal, Peru and Argentina which seek to make supply chains more resilient and mitigate some of the effects of climate change and other influences on the availability of fresh produce.

A short AGM will be held before the talk.

The running order

6.00pm - Registration
6.30pm - Welcome by venue and CLA Officer
6.35pm - London Branch 2026 AGM
6.40pm - Talk and Q&A
7.10pm - Drinks reception and canapés
8.30pm - Finish.

Agenda for CLA London Branch AGM 2026 

1. Welcome

2. Apologies for absence

3. To confirm and sign the minutes of the last AGM
Held at the Crown Estate’s London Headquarters on 24 June 2025
(available here)

4. To receive and adopt the Chair's Annual Report 2026
(available here)

5. Election of Branch Officers and Committee:
i. Branch President
ii. Branch Chairman
iii. Branch Vice Chairman
iv. Representative on CLA Council
v. Committee

6. Matters raised by members.

The event is free to attend for London Branch members, but to secure your place please register by clicking on the Book Now button below.

If you need any assistance to book online, please call the CLA South East office on 01264 358195 or email southeast@cla.org.uk and the team will be happy to assist.