ABOUT DEV
Food Activist & Social Campaigner
Dev Sharma is an 18-year-old Food Activist and former Youth MP in the UK Youth Parliament. With accomplishments from helping spark the UK’s child food poverty campaign to most notably spearheading the world's first online junk food marketing ban campaign, successfully getting it included in the Queen's Speech in 2021.
Dev’s influence is felt globally. He has been recognised for his work in campaigning to ban online junk food advertising, advocating for holiday hunger and free school meals, and speaking on international platforms like the UN and the House of Commons on issues such as climate change and food poverty. His relentless efforts have earned him a Diana Award and praise from figures like Jamie Oliver.
Recently, he chaired the UK Govt’s first-ever youth inquiry into the cost of living. As former Chair of Bite Back 2030 and an ambassador for multiple food charities, Dev is a leading voice in health and environmental issues.
Dev is available for press enquiries, speaking bookings and consultancy roles.
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Dame Emma Thompson
She described him as “absolutely extraordinary” as she recalled watching him address government ministers about food poverty.
Jamie Oliver
“Your work to demand a better, fairer, and healthier food system for everyone, no matter their background or where they live, is truly incredible.”
Jeremy Vine
"Prime Minister material"
