Officers

Global Regulatory Strategy Lead, Health Dietary Supplements Amy earned a doctorate degree in Microbiology from Louisiana State University, minoring in virology and molecular biology.  After years conducting research on microbial pathogenesis and molecular detection methods, Amy began a career with DuPont, and is currently the Regulatory Global Lead for DuPont Probiotics.  Amy’s ability to understand science, regulation, […]

Senior Vice President Human Health Linda Neckmar is leading the probiotic business at Chr Hansen, a global organization with a focus on clinically documented probiotic solutions. She has been in the probiotic industry since 2011 when she joined Probi, where she worked with international sales and was part of the executive management team. Linda has […]

Vice President, R&D and Science Translation Michael has been formulating probiotic-based products for 18+ years, as well as other supplements and functional foods. He solidified Garden of Life/Atrium’s IPA membership in 2009 and currently serves the IPA as a BOD member (since 2011), as well as Executive Committee Member & Treasurer (since 2012). He received […]

Vice President Regulatory & Compliance Solange leads the regulatory and compliance pillar at Lallemand Health Solutions which covers global regulatory, scientific affairs and quality assurance interface with business. She has been with the company for more than 16 years, witnessing and contributing to the expansion of Lallemand’s probiotics business to more than 60 countries under […]