Agnew, Theresa – BioGaia, Sweden
Chief Executive Officer & President Chief Executive Officer and President at BioGaia AB, a Swedish probiotics company founded in 1990, that develops, markets, and sells clinically proven probiotic products. Theresa has over 20 years of experience in various global leadership roles within consumer healthcare, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and medical devices, from companies such as GlaxoSmithKline […]
Baisley, Joshua – Nutrasource Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Services, Inc., Canada
SVP Clinical Operations Graduate from the Specialized Honors Microbiology program at the University of Guelph, Joshua Baisley is the Senior Vice President Clinical Operations at Nutrasource. Mr. Baisley has 22 years of operations and management experience having held leadership roles in early-stage biologic drug discovery, as well as quality assurance, clinical regulatory, and clinical operations […]
Bartos, Jeremy – Merical, USA
Senior Vice President, Research & Development Jeremy Bartos, PhD, is the Senior Vice President of Research & Development at MeriCal, an innovative dietary supplements contract manufacturer specializing in probiotics. He has over 13 years of experience working in the dietary supplements and probiotics industries in a variety of product development, innovation, business development and sales […]
Beckman, Todd – Verb Biotics LLC, USA
CEO Todd Beckman is a seasoned leader in the consumer products industry with more than 20 years of executive level experience. Todd is the CEO of Verb Biotics, a recent Ginkgo Bioworks spin-out company. Prior to joining Verb, Todd was the co-founder, CEO and COO of NextFoods, the makers of GoodBelly probiotics. At GoodBelly, Todd […]
Benkowski, Andrzej – Eurofins Scientific, USA
Senior Technical Manager Andrzej Benkowski is a Senior Technical Manager and subject matter expert in probiotic testing based out of the Eurofins Center of Excellence for Probiotics in Madison, WI. He has over 16 years of experience in the field of microbiology specializing in contract R&D, method development, and emerging technologies for probiotic evaluation including […]
Bonachera, Miquel Angel – AB-Biotics SA Kaneka Probiotics, Spain
Executive Director, co-Founder. Miquel Angel Bonachera born in 1979, biochemist by training, at University Autonoma of Barcelona he spin off a probiotic ingredient R&D company back in 2004 together with his co-Excutive Director and co-Founder Sergi Audivert. (they have been together for 19 years already running that university backed business AB-Biotics). The company was listed […]
Borchardt, Travis – Nature’s Way., USA
Vice President Product Integrity & Compliance Travis Borchardt has 24 years of experience as a dietary supplement industry leader, with a demonstrated history of setting the bar for probiotic product quality and compliance; helping earn the following titles: NSF International Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) Certification, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) GMP Certification and Quality Assurance International […]
Bush, Scott – Probiotic Consulting, LLC, USA
President Scott Bush is the President of Probiotic Consulting, LLC since February 2016. Probiotic Consulting delivers expert marketing, strategy, technical, supply chain, and operational guidance to companies wishing to enter into, improve their performance within, supply services to, or invest in the pro-, post- and pre- biotic markets. Previously he was Global Business Leader, Probiotics […]
Caspani, Marco – Centro Sperimentale del Latte Srl (Sacco System), Italy
General Manager Marco Caspani has been working in the health ingredients industry for more than 18 years. With a degree in food science he has covered several roles in different Companies until he joined CSL in 2012, a company that since 1948 studies, develops and produces strains for the food and pharmaceutical Industries. In his […]
Charier, Hélène – Gnosis by LeSaffre
Director of Regulatory Affairs Hélène Charier is the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Gnosis by Lesaffre, a business unit, of Lesaffre, producing and selling biotics, such as probiotics yeasts and bacteria, and fermentation-derived substances. She is based in Lille, France and leads an international team of engineers and pharmacists in charge of all regulatory topics […]
Gauvin, Christian – Façoteck Inc., Canada
Vice-President Business Development and Product Innovation A trained scientist in the field of molecular biology and having a deep love for science. A 27 year career in management and executive positions in Bus. Dev, Marketing and Product Development. He’s been involved in biotics since his days as a PM in Infant Formulas to now co-owning […]
Gentile-Rapinett, Gertrude – dsm-firmenich
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 […]
Gerritsen, Coline – Winclove Probiotics, Netherlands
Director of Research & Development Coline Gerritsen is the Director of Research & Development at Winclove Probiotics, a Dutch company on a mission to improve quality of life of people around the world through premium probiotics. Holding a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Wageningen University, she brings 15+ years’ experience in both classical and molecular microbiological […]
Girardo, Francesco – Probiotical, Italy
Sales Director Francesco Girardo is the Sales Director for Probiotical, in Italy, focused on the international market. He has 16 years of experience in the probiotic field, managing at first an R&D laboratory developing research in the combination of probiotics and oligoelements and afterwards outlicensing patents in the Sales Dept. of Probiotical. Francesco has experience […]
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 […]
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 […]
Johansen, Anita – Probi AB, Sweden
CEO Anita earned her Master of Pharmacy and her PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Technology from the Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Throughout her career she has been working with product development and held leadership positions in global consumer healthcare companies, such as Ferrosan, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Novozymes, and USP Zdrowie. Anita joined […]
Kim, Myeong Hee – AceBiome, South Korea
Founder and CEO at AceBiome, a probiotic company based in South Korea specializing in weight management and holistic well-being that develops and markets clinically proven probiotics and plant extract products. Myeong Hee Kim has over 28 years of experience in the biotechnology and healthcare industry. She has grown companies from start-ups to a leading position […]
Lecker, Katie – BIO-CAT & BIO-CAT Microbials, USA
Vice President, Sales Katie Lecker joined the industry in 2007 as a Biochemist at BIO-CAT. From the early days in the lab, she learned skills and quality control processes that are not only required but imperative to our industry. She used this knowledge to continue her career in sales and now leads the BIO-CAT and […]
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 […]
Makinen, Kimmo – Novozymes OneHealth, Switzerland
Director of Scientific and Medical Affairs at Novozymes OneHealth Kimmo Makinen is the Director of Scientific and Medical Affairs at Novozymes OneHealth, a company that develops probiotics, enzymes, and other active ingredients to improve human health. His work focusses on discovering and validating new functional ingredient opportunities using a mix of conventional and more innovative […]
Martínez Descalzo, Antonio – ADM, Spain
VP, Biotics Product & Technology Platform at ADM Antonio is Vice President for the LAB & Biotics Product and Technology Platform at ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. In his current role, Antonio heads the lactic acid bacteria platform globally. This encompasses our […]
Millette, Mathieu – Kerry Group, Canada
Scientific Director, R-D&A lead for Digestive & Heart Health Graduated with honors from INRS-Armand-Frappier Institute (INRS-IAF), Dr Mathieu Millette is an authority on probiotics for over 20 years. Seasoned microbiologist, lecturer, Scientific Director for Digestive and Heart health need states for ProActive Health of Kerry, he leads a team of talented scientists dedicated to elucidate […]
Neckmar, Linda – IPA Vice President – Chr Hansen, Sweden
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 […]
Nunes, Ana – Zinereo Pharma, Spain
Global Business Development Director Ana Nunes is a skilled professional with a rich professional history spanning two decades, she possesses a multifaceted perspective that bridges scientific knowledge and the dynamic market landscape, characterized by its multifaceted verticality. Initiating her journey in the scientific realm, her PhD in Medicinal Chemistry instilled in her a commitment to […]
Oe, Nobuhisa – Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd, Japan
Senior Manager Nobuhisa Oe serves as the Senior Manager, BtoB Section – Sales and Marketing Department in the International Division, responsible for activities in sales and business developments for food ingredients all over the world except Japan. He joined Morinaga Milk in 1993, immediately after obtaining B.A. (Liberal Arts), International Christian University in Tokyo. He […]
Oishi, Kenji – Yakult Central Institute, Japan
Executive Researcher of Research Management Center Biography: Kenji OISHI, Ph.D. Professional Interest Work experience Apr 2024 – Present (Yakult Central Institute) Jun 2005 – Mar 2015 (Yakult Honsha European Research Center for Microbiology ESV) Apr 1993 – Jun 2005 (Yakult Central Institute) Education
Shen, Yang – DiproBio, China
Founder and General Manager of DiproBio (Shanghai) Co., Limited. Yang Shen initiated MIHC Science Lab in 2012, a multinational and interdisciplinary micro-ecological health scientific research and academic communication platform, and founded Dipro probiotic brand in 2015. Currently, he serves as the general manager of DiproBio (Shanghai) Co., Limited. Dipro is a leading provider of microecological […]
Smith, Amy – IPA President – IFF, USA
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, […]
Vega Norfolk, Blair – Biome Australia, Australia
Founder and Managing Director Blair is a health industry expert with over 13 years of global nutraceutical and probiotic industry experience in management and executive positions. Since founding Biome Australia, and its flagship brand of Activated Probiotics, Blair has recruited the people, secured funding, products and IP and managed key relationships. As an advocate for […]
Walton,Richard – Meiji Co., Ltd, Japan
General Manager Richard is General Manager in the R&D Division of Meiji Co., Ltd. He has extensive experience in R&D related to dairy, functional foods, and medical foods and is responsible for international research collaborations and information technology. He is a member of the IDF Scientific Program Coordination Committee (SPCC) and the IDF Standing Committee […]