
Mark Sandow BSc.
GHI Board
Based in the Netherlands
Mark Sandow is a trained Food Technologist who currently works as a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialist in the Netherlands. He has also worked as a journalist for television, radio, and online news platforms. Mark is the founder of communitywatchdoggh.com, a platform he uses to help local communities in Ghana raise their voices for development through media. Throughout his career, Mark has served as a Quality Assurance Manager, Communications Manager, farming specialist, presenter, news writer, newsreader, and documentary producer. He has always lived between three worlds: agriculture, science, and storytelling.
His background in food technology and agriculture has taught him the importance of global food safety, public health, and sustainable food systems, while his journalism experience revealed the power of clear, compelling communication. These experiences have trained him to translate complex ideas into stories that everyone can understand. Today, he combines these passions to connect science, agriculture, and society, using his media expertise and international experience to strengthen global food safety awareness and promote sustainable food systems practices worldwide.