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IPA is a global non-profit organization that advocates for the safe and efficacious use of Pre-, Pro- and Post- biotics. We bring together the knowledge and resources of scientists, healthcare professionals, academics and regulators to define clear standards that advance the quality of Pre-, Pro- and Post- biotics.
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Meet our staff
The IPA team includes George Paraskevakos, Sandra Saville, Jessica Younes, Meryl Massot and Kristina Paraskevakos, each bringing unique expertise to the association. Together, they manage operations, committees, communications, and member relations, ensuring IPA’s mission is executed efficiently. Their collaborative efforts support the organization’s advocacy, scientific initiatives, and global outreach, driving growth and innovation in the probiotic industry.
Dan Cheng, PhD
IPA China Office Representative
IPA President
Amy Smith – Kerry, USA
Senior Director, Medical Affairs
IPA Vice President
Linda Neckmar – Novonesis, Sweden
Senior Vice President Human Health
IPA Treasurer
Michael H. Lee – Nestlé Health Science S.A., USA
Vice President, R&D and Science Translation
IPA Secretary
Solange Henoud – Lallemand Health Solutions, Canada
Vice President Regulatory & Compliance
Theresa Agnew – BioGaia, Sweden
Chief Executive Officer & President
Joshua Baisley – SGS Nutrasource, Canada
Head of SGS Nutrasource
Jeremy Bartos, Ph.D. – Innovations in Nutrition & Wellness (INW), USA
Chief Science Officer
Todd Beckman – Verb Biotics LLC, USA
CEO
Andrzej Benkowski – Eurofins Scientific, USA
Senior Technical Manager
Miquel Angel Bonachera – AB-Biotics SA Kaneka Probiotics, Spain
Executive Director, co-Founder.
Travis Borchardt – Nature’s Way, USA
Vice President Product Integrity & Compliance
Jennifer Boyd – IFF, USA
Vice President
Dana Buckman – BioForm Solutions, USA
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Bush – ExeGi Pharma, USA
President
Hélène Charier – Gnosis by LeSaffre
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Deleo de Leonardis – Purity-IQ, Canada
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Buffy Gard – Fonterra, New Zealand
Vice President
Christian Gauvin – Façoteck Inc., Canada
Vice-President Business Development and Product Innovation
Gertrude Gentile-Rapinett – dsm-firmenich, Switzerland
Head Translational Science in the Health Nutrition & Care business
Coline Gerritsen – Winclove Probiotics, Netherlands
Director of Research & Development
Francesco Girardo – Probiotical, Italy
Sales Director
Kyle Griffiths – CSL USA, USA
Chief Executive Officer
Najla Guthrie – KGK Science Inc., Canada
President & CEO
John Hale – Blis Technologies, New Zealand
Chief Technology Officer
Anita Johansen – Probi AB, Sweden
CEO
Peter Jüsten – ADM, Spain
Global VP R&D, Scientific Innovation
Myeong Hee Kim – AceBiome, South Korea
Founder and CEO
Dr. Shahram Lavasani – ImmuneBiotech, Sweden
Chief Executive Officer
Katie Lecker – BIO-CAT & BIO-CAT Microbials, USA
Vice President, Sales
Hirohiko Maeda – Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Japan
Associate General Manager
Yaoyao Meng – Sun Seasons Health, United Kingdom
Director of Research and Development
Junichi Minami – Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd, Japan
Manager
Dr. Susan Hazels Mitmesser – MeriCal, USA
Chief Science Officer
Sergio Moreno Restrepo – Opella, USA
Global Regulatory Policy Lead
Ana Nunes – Zinereo Pharma, Spain
Business Unit Director Microbiome & Probiotics
Brian Peeters – Substrate LLC, USA
Co-Founder & Managing Member
Yang Shen – Diprox, China
Founder
Blair Vega Norfolk – Biome Australia, Australia
Founder and Managing Director
Luca Vogesi – Neotron, Italy
Head of Marketing & Business Development
Richard Walton – Meiji Co., Ltd, Japan
General Manager
George Paraskevakos, MBA
Executive Director
Jessica A. Younes, PhD
Scientific Director
Sandra Saville, RD
Education and Communication Director
Meryl Massot, MFS
Project Coordinator and Committee Support
Kristina Paraskevakos
Member and Event Coordinator
Dieter Neumann – ADM
Global Bussiness Transformation
Scott Ravech – Deerland/ADM
CEO
Jeannie Tung – Procter & Gamble
Senior Director R&D Digestive Wellness
Gianfranco Grompone – BioGaia
Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Osamu Chonan – Yakult
Executive Manager of the Research & Development Division
Aaron Bennett – Vytalogy
Chief R&D and Quality Officer
Charlotte Beyerholm – Probi AB
Director of Marketing and Global Communication, Probi AB, Sweden
Laura Collins – Kerry
Senior Business Development Manager
Jeremy Bartos – Merical
Senior Vice President, Research & Development
Isabelle Champié – Lallemand Health Solutions
Sales & Marketing Director
Seema Mody – DSM
Sr. Director R&D
Marc Philouze – Gnosis by LeSaffre
General Manager
Matt Schueller – Nature’s Way
Chief Strategy & Innovation OfficerChief Strategy & Innovation Officer