Head Translational Science in the Health Nutrition & Care business Gertrude Gentile-Rapinett is Head of Translational Science in the Health, Nutrition & Care business unit in DSM-Firmenich. In this role she is responsible for developing evidence-based nutritional solutions and technical and science substantiation to support claims in the innovation portfolio. Prior to joining DSM-Firmenich she held […]
Board of Directors Members
Moreno Restrepo,Sergio – Opella, USA
Henoud, Solange – IPA Secretary – Lallemand Health Solutions, Canada
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 […]
Guthrie, Najla – KGK Science Inc., Canada
President & CEO As an internationally recognized scientist and business leader, Najla Guthrie has left an indelible mark on nutritional science and the nutraceutical industry. Over the past 25 years, she has published over 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized as an influential expert within her industry. Najla has published in the […]
Smith, Amy – IPA President – Kerry, USA
Director of Technical Sales Amy began her journey as a microbiologist with 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 where she led business expansion within molecular diagnostics and transitioned to […]
Lee, Michel – IPA Treasurer – Nestlé Health Science S.A., USA
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 […]