10.10.22
A group of global leaders have organized the nonprofit Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) with a vision to “achieve economic and societal equity to change the global nutraceutical industry.”
WIN is focused on equal opportunity and representation of women in the boardroom and C-suite as well as maximizing funding for women-led businesses, and championing more women in science and research initiatives in female populations.
“The 2021 Women in the Workplace report showed that only 86 women to every 100 men are promoted to first-level manager, and women are under-represented in leadership roles across the nutraceutical industry,” said WIN President Heather Granato. “The lack of female leadership representation is a disservice to the industry as women represent the majority of consumers and consistently add significant value when they hold influential positions. WIN was formed to amplify women’s industry standing, and provide them support, resources, and tools to achieve professional and personal success.”
WIN’s founding members represent companies from around the world, including the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australasia. The executive board includes:
In 2022, WIN is focused on establishing benchmarking data on women’s roles in the industry, helping increase the percentage of women holding leadership roles, assisting with securing funding for female-led businesses, and ensuring female representation in research. The group will also foster connections through networking events and education.
WIN’s voice can be heard at industry trade shows and conference education events to further its mission. WIN was recently represented during a Main Stage session at Vitafoods Asia “Addressing gender parity in science and research,” featuring Granato; Annie George, PhD, Head of Science & Research at Biotropics Malaysia; Kriti Chaudhary, Head of Science & Research at Biotropics Malaysia; Nyx Chong, Business Development & Marketing Lead, APAC at Kyowa Hakko Bio Singapore. The panel session is available on demand.
WIN founding sponsors include Alkemist Labs, Amin Talati Wasserman, Arizona Nutritional Supplements, Artemis International, Avant Nutrition LLC, Cepham Inc, Council for Responsible Nutrition, Cypress Systems, DCC Health & Beauty Solutions USA, Industry Transparency Center, Informa, Kemin, Know Agency, Kyowa Hakko, MAYPRO Group, Nutrify Today, Nutrition Capital Network, Organic & Natural Health Association, and The 6AM Agency.
Alongside Nutraceuticals World, founding media partners include NutraIngredients-USA, Nutritional Outlook, SupplySide/New Hope/Vitafoods, and WholeFoods Magazine.
WIN is focused on equal opportunity and representation of women in the boardroom and C-suite as well as maximizing funding for women-led businesses, and championing more women in science and research initiatives in female populations.
“The 2021 Women in the Workplace report showed that only 86 women to every 100 men are promoted to first-level manager, and women are under-represented in leadership roles across the nutraceutical industry,” said WIN President Heather Granato. “The lack of female leadership representation is a disservice to the industry as women represent the majority of consumers and consistently add significant value when they hold influential positions. WIN was formed to amplify women’s industry standing, and provide them support, resources, and tools to achieve professional and personal success.”
WIN’s founding members represent companies from around the world, including the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australasia. The executive board includes:
- Chairperson: Karen E. Todd, Vice President Global Brand Marketing, Kyowa Hakko
- President: Heather Granato, VP, Partnerships & Sustainability, Food EMEA at Informa Markets
- Vice President: Jan Mills, CEO, Artemis International, Inc.
- Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer: Doug Reader, CEO, Arizona Nutritional Supplements
- Secretary: Lynda Doyle, President & CEO, Avant Nutrition, LLC.
- Directors at Large: Karen Howard, CEO & Executive Director, Organic and Natural Health Association; and Julia Wiebe, Managing Director, red otc - a Finzelberg company
- Connections Chair: Michelle Martin, President & COO, Cypress Systems, Inc.
- Marketing Co-Chair: Gillian Fish: Founder & CEO, The 6AM Agency
- Marketing Co-Chair: Traci Kantowski, Senior Strategic Marketing Director, Industry Transparency Center
- PR Chair: Suzanne Shelton, Managing Partner, Strategic Communications, The Shelton Group
In 2022, WIN is focused on establishing benchmarking data on women’s roles in the industry, helping increase the percentage of women holding leadership roles, assisting with securing funding for female-led businesses, and ensuring female representation in research. The group will also foster connections through networking events and education.
WIN’s voice can be heard at industry trade shows and conference education events to further its mission. WIN was recently represented during a Main Stage session at Vitafoods Asia “Addressing gender parity in science and research,” featuring Granato; Annie George, PhD, Head of Science & Research at Biotropics Malaysia; Kriti Chaudhary, Head of Science & Research at Biotropics Malaysia; Nyx Chong, Business Development & Marketing Lead, APAC at Kyowa Hakko Bio Singapore. The panel session is available on demand.
WIN founding sponsors include Alkemist Labs, Amin Talati Wasserman, Arizona Nutritional Supplements, Artemis International, Avant Nutrition LLC, Cepham Inc, Council for Responsible Nutrition, Cypress Systems, DCC Health & Beauty Solutions USA, Industry Transparency Center, Informa, Kemin, Know Agency, Kyowa Hakko, MAYPRO Group, Nutrify Today, Nutrition Capital Network, Organic & Natural Health Association, and The 6AM Agency.
Alongside Nutraceuticals World, founding media partners include NutraIngredients-USA, Nutritional Outlook, SupplySide/New Hope/Vitafoods, and WholeFoods Magazine.
