NPEW 2017

Matthew is an accomplished innovation executive with over 25 years of success at Abbott, Nestle, and NBTY. Most recently Matthew has taken on the leadership role of Chief Scientific Officer at KGK Science. Matthew is also a principle at GSM Advisors, which works with nutrition businesses to access capital & empower growth in the market as well as a Corporate Advisor for the Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory. Matthew has always been focused on driving growth-phase market opportunities across the food, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. He leverages both internal R&D resources as well as business development strategies to put in place partnerships, licenses, and external talent to be effective when sourcing innovation, as well as to increase productivity in research. He learns by doing, which means that in addition to managing he enjoys riding with the sales force, working a shift in the factory or field, and participating in the laboratory whenever possible. He has achieved outstanding results, in commercial and research functions, leading to successful introduction of new food products, ingredients, science, and technology which then delivered real business results in the marketplace. His acquisitions have resulted in significant structural shifts in the human and companion animal nutrition industry. He also has significant experience in corporate innovation strategy, stage gate processes, and corporate partnerships. As a scientist, Matthew managed a variety of teams & projects with significant annual budgetary responsibility. He is the author of 34 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 11 professional publications, holds 4 patents, and is the editor on a scientific book. He has presented at over 60 international presentations at various life & food science conferences. He has taught 2 graduate level courses and mentored 4 Ph.D. students as an industrial advisor and thesis committee member.