Lesley Young graduated from the University of Leeds with a Doctorate in Plant Cell Wall Research in 2000. After several years of post-doctoral research Lesley joined the UK Regulatory Authority PSD (now CRD) in 2005 where she was responsible for the project management of plant protection product applications. During her time at CRD Lesley represented the UK at the Post Annex I Expert Issues (PAI) Group and Zonal Steering Committee Meetings. In 2012 Lesley moved to consultancy where she was senior project manager for both active substance and product dossiers. Lesley joined ADAMA in 2022 as Head of Regulatory for UK and Ireland and Regulatory Manager in the EAME Regulatory Affairs Team. Lesley has been a member of the CropLife Europe PAEG team since joining ADAMA.