Tom McDougall, founder and CEO of 4P Foods, is committed to transforming the U.S. food system. 4P Foods—standing for People, Planet, Purpose, and Profit—aims to create a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive food system.

By connecting small-scale Mid-Atlantic farms with consumers, institutions, and businesses, 4P Foods builds a food hub that balances social, environmental, and economic impact. The company promotes fairness for farmers, workers, and consumers while fostering environmental stewardship.

In this Masterclass, McDougall will discuss how 4P Foods exemplifies stakeholder leadership by embedding Environmental Sustainability and Stakeholder Relationships into its operations. Through strong farmer relationships and a transparent food supply chain, the company has empowered communities, ensured fair wages, and improved food equity.

McDougall will share insights on addressing food system inequities, navigating challenges in the current unsustainable model, and how 4P Foods disrupts it by building long-term, value-driven partnerships.

Key topics include:

• People-First Approach: Building strong supply chain relationships centered on well-being.
• Sustainability: Environmental stewardship at the core of the company’s mission.
• Purpose and Profit: Balancing financial success with social and environmental values.

This Masterclass offers business leaders strategies to align their missions with broader social and environmental goals, rooted in stakeholder leadership values.