Abhay Borkar
Title: Senior Director, Process Innovation & Development
Company: Ingredion Incorporated
by Kerri Peters
Advisory Board
Germán Bollero
Title: Dean, College of ACES
Company: University of Illinois - College of ACES
Dr. Germán Bollero assumed his position of Associate Dean for Research in the College of ACES and Director of the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station in January 2018. An award-winning teacher and researcher, Bollero previously served as head of the Department of Crop Sciences before accepting his new role in the Office of Research. Bollero is […]
Chris Guske
Title: Consultant
Company: D^2 Biotech Consulting, LLC
Chris has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UC Davis and a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. He is an accomplished Biochemical Engineer and Functional/Project manager, with 28 years of industrial biotechnology experience in food, nutraceutical, specialty, and commodity chemical segments. He has worked at CP Kelco, NutraSweet, and, most recently, Tate & […]
José Leboreiro
Title: Vice President, Process & Chemical Research
Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Jose Leboreiro is Vice President, Process and Chemical Research, at Archer Daniels Midland Company. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the technical aspects of the process development team. He works across business-unit lines to help set the technical strategy for process related projects as well as supports business development groups from a technical […]
J. Eric Lee
Title: Primient, Director of Business Development, Fermentation & Bioindustry
Email: Eric.Lee@primient.com
Phone: 574-374-8398 or 319-520-6466
Eric has 35 years of experience in the fermentation and bio-processing industry. Having successfully fulfilled roles related to fermentation optimization, strain selection, process scale-up, and manufacturing. Eric has led several teams to development & commercialization of novel fermentation-based products over the course of his career. Additionally, he has extensive expertise in business development and market […]
Nancy Sullivan
Title: Senior Director of Business Development
Company: Illinois Ventures
Nancy Sullivan leads the Illinois Ventures team in fundraising, investment strategy, and limited partner relationships. A key advisor to startups, Ms. Sullivan assists companies in obtaining venture capital funding, recruiting management teams, and advising on business development and commercialization matters. Prior to joining Illinois Ventures, she served as Senior Director of Business Development for an early-stage […]
Pauline Teunissen
Title: Global Application Leader - Grain Processing
Company: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Dr. Pauline Teunissen is Global Applications Leader for Grain Processing at IFF in Palo Alto, CA. In this role she is responsible for the development of the R&D strategy and management of the research project portfolio directed towards the Grain processing industry. Research is focused on the development of new and improved enzymes and yeast […]
David Ziskind
Title: Managing Director
Company: Mach Global Advisors
As a strategic leader in the food manufacturing sector, David has a client-focused and solutions-oriented approach that centers on manufacturing scale-up, risk management, and strategic planning. He brings engineering, project management, and leadership expertise with cross-functional teams to food innovation capital projects, helping companies sustainably solve their manufacturing infrastructure challenges.