Meet Our Speakers

Katie Banaszewski

Sr. Director of Quality, Now Foods, USA

Katie Banaszewski, the Senior Director of Quality at NOW Foods, firmly believes that great achievements result from the collective effort… READ MORE

Jane Bjørn

Inspector of Food Supplements, The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Denmark

Jane is a food inspector at the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. She has more than 7 years of experience… READ MORE

Steffi Dudek

Nutritional Consultant, Analyze & Realize, Germany

Dr. Steffi Dudek is a senior consultant at analyze & realize GmbH (a&r) in Berlin, Germany, which is a part… READ MORE

Manfred Eggersdorfer, PhD

Professor em. for Healthy Ageing, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands

Dr. Manfred Eggersdorfer is Professor em. for Healthy Ageing at the University Medical Center Groningen (NL) and teaches nutrition for… READ MORE

Xavier Gras

General Manager, Vita Green Europe, Spain

Dr. Xavier Gras Balaguer, born in Barcelona in 1952. Medical Degree at UAB School of Medicine, Barcelona, Spain, June 1975.… READ MORE

Lee Gray

Business Development Director, Rubicon Bridge, UK

Lee has over 10 years’ experience with developing Food and Food Supplement products for European marketplaces and specializes in developing… READ MORE

Daniel Hibbitt

Regulatory Transformation Director, Rubicon Bridge, UK

Daniel Hibbitt is the Regulatory Transformation Director at Rubicon Bridge, where he has played a pivotal role in conceptualising and… READ MORE

Jarmo Hörkkö

Chairman, Health Product Wholesalers, Finland

Jarmo is a health product expert having over 30 years’ experience in lecturing, writing, consulting and product development. He is… READ MORE

Sam Jennings

Technical Director, Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN-UK)

Sam Jennings is Technical Director to the Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK), the UK trade body supporting the… READ MORE

Lena Leder

Nutrition Science Manager, Balchem Corporation, Norway

Lena Leder is a dedicated Nutrition Science Manager at Balchem Corporation, where her expertise in nutrition and health significantly contributes to the… READ MORE

Vincenzo Limongiello

Sr. Food Safety Regulatory Manager, Amazon Europe, UK

I am Regulatory Affairs professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, product development, and strategic projects across various… READ MORE

Jens Lykkesfeldt

Professor in Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Dr. Lykkesfeldt received his MSc degree in organic chemistry (1989), a PhD degree in biochemistry (1992) and a DSc degree… READ MORE

Johanna Maukonen

Global Director of Clinical Innovation & Translation, IFF Health, Finland

Johanna leads the global team of Clinical Innovation & Translation, being a key link for Health R&D to customers and… READ MORE

Yvonne Pfeifer

Global Data Services Lead, SGS Digicomply, Germany

In the TIC industry since 2014 and today responsible for the Food Safety division in SGS DIGICOMPLY; 20 years of… READ MORE

Manfred Ruthsatz

Executive Director, Nutrition+HealthCARE, Switzerland

Martina Šímová

Chair, Food Supplements Europe (FSE)

After completion of her master degree of Molecular Biology and Genetics on the Faculty of Science on Charles University in… READ MORE

Pål Skogrand

VP Policy & Impact, Aker Biomarine, Norway

Pål is an expert in krill sustainability and marine management, having worked in since 2017 where he’s been in charge… READ MORE

Kristina Strauss

Customer Service Consultant - Health & Nutrition/ Food, SGS Institut Fresenius, Germany

Kristina Strauss is a state-certified food chemist. She is working at SGS Institut Fresenius GmbH for over two years, specializing in… READ MORE

Marco Turini

Head Science Translation & Advocacy / HNC-EMEA, Switzerland

Marco Turini joined dsm-firmenich in February 2021. During his career in the field of Nutrition & Health, he spanned various… READ MORE

Katarina Wagner

Manager, Regulatory Affairs, EAS-Strategies, Belgium

Katarína Wagner is Manager, Regulatory Affairs at EAS Strategies, Europe & MEA Office in Brussels, Belgium. She has over 20 years of experience… READ MORE

Peter Wennström

Founder, The Healthy Marketing Team, Sweden

HMT founder and creator of the FourFactors Brand Acceleration System. After having run client projects in more than fifty countries… READ MORE

Manuela Windhausen

Business Development Manager, SGS Institut Fresenius, Germany

Manuela Windhausen is a certified food chemist with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Since 2023 she has… READ MORE