MycoTechnology has appointed Jordi Ferre as its new chief executive officer, effective 2 January 2025.
Ferre will take over from Ranjan Patnaik, MycoTechnology’s chief technology officer, who has been acting as interim CEO.
Bringing over 30 years of general management experience in the global food, value-added ingredients and agri-tech industries, Ferre will be relocating to the Denver, Colorado area in the US, where MycoTechnology is headquartered.
He currently serves as global food division head at HeathTech Bioactives, a global ingredient specialist that produces solutions for active pharmaceutical ingredients, taste modulation, functional health and animal nutrition.
Prior to his role at HealthTech Bioactives, he was CEO of AgroFresh, a public company operating in the food preservation space. He was also previously COO of PureCircle, where he played a key role in establishing the Stevia sweetener market globally.
Other industry-relevant leadership experience includes VP of sales and marketing for Tate & Lyle’s sucralose division, and CEO of Alvinesa Natural Ingredients, where he drove growth and innovation across sweeteners, colours, antioxidants and other natural ingredient markets.
Commenting on his appointment, Ferre said: “Based on its impressive technological developments to date and continuous innovation, MycoTechnology is ready to enter its next chapter of growth, bringing breakthrough natural solutions with a lasting impact”.
“I am excited for the opportunity to accelerate the company’s expansion while strengthening both internal culture and global strategic partnerships.”
Ferre’s appointment follows the recent appointment of Rob Case as chairman of MycoTechnology’s board of directors, announced last month.
Case commented: “With his extensive commercial experience in natural, value-added ingredients, Jordi is well-suited to lead MycoTechnology through continued growth, including the development and launch of new, naturally derived sugar reduction solutions”.
“We’re thrilled to welcome him aboard and believe that he will be a transformative leader to support the company’s progress, culture, mission and values.”
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