07.13.21
Dave Neundorfer, CEO of the North Carolina-based, cGMP-certified cannabinoid extract manufacturer Open Book Extracts (OBX) announced the appointment of Andrea Baillo as vice president of product innovation and research and Alexandra DePalma as director of product innovation.
Baillo is a scientist experienced in the field of cannabis research, development and manufacturing, as well as research in the areas of cancer and the food and beverage industries. Baillo most recently served as senior director of research and development quality at Green Thumb Industries. She is known for her focus on product safety and stability of cannabinoid-focused formulations in highly-regulated markets.
“I strongly value health and meaningful product outcomes backed by research and strive to align these values with the work I do in order to do my part to positively impact the world,” Baillo said. “OBX is a mission-driven organization with incredible product development infrastructure to allow me to bring new innovations to market that are well-aligned with my personal and professional values. I am excited to join the OBX team and contribute positively to the company’s product pipeline sales growth, product innovation, and research initiatives.”
Alexandra DePalma is a cannabis product developer and scientific researcher with a decade of experience in analytical chemistry, material science engineering, and product development across multiple industries. DePalma spent the last four years as research and development manager and product developer at Green Thumb Industries, leading product development, enhancements, and redesign with a focus on production, quality management systems, and strategic technology for multiple cannabis brands.
“We welcome Andrea and Alexandra to OBX to accelerate our product innovation to develop high-quality, efficacious, research-backed products,” Neundorfer said. “Their combined scientific expertise, coupled with their understanding of market demands, will enable them to identify, prioritize, and deliver differentiated solutions for our global client base.”
Baillo is a scientist experienced in the field of cannabis research, development and manufacturing, as well as research in the areas of cancer and the food and beverage industries. Baillo most recently served as senior director of research and development quality at Green Thumb Industries. She is known for her focus on product safety and stability of cannabinoid-focused formulations in highly-regulated markets.
“I strongly value health and meaningful product outcomes backed by research and strive to align these values with the work I do in order to do my part to positively impact the world,” Baillo said. “OBX is a mission-driven organization with incredible product development infrastructure to allow me to bring new innovations to market that are well-aligned with my personal and professional values. I am excited to join the OBX team and contribute positively to the company’s product pipeline sales growth, product innovation, and research initiatives.”
Alexandra DePalma is a cannabis product developer and scientific researcher with a decade of experience in analytical chemistry, material science engineering, and product development across multiple industries. DePalma spent the last four years as research and development manager and product developer at Green Thumb Industries, leading product development, enhancements, and redesign with a focus on production, quality management systems, and strategic technology for multiple cannabis brands.
“We welcome Andrea and Alexandra to OBX to accelerate our product innovation to develop high-quality, efficacious, research-backed products,” Neundorfer said. “Their combined scientific expertise, coupled with their understanding of market demands, will enable them to identify, prioritize, and deliver differentiated solutions for our global client base.”
