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Joana Carneiro new CEO of NutriLeads

We are pleased to share that NutriLeads welcomed Joana Carneiro as their new CEO. Earlier this year Joana started in her role as CCO, from where she has been promoted into her new role.

Joana Carneiro

NutriLeads, founded in 2012, is a dynamic Health Ingredients scale-up that develops plant-derived food ingredients with clinically proven health benefits. The Company’s most advanced ingredient ‘BeniCaros’ is a unique proprietary carrot-derived fibre, clinically shown to support immune function and benefit the gut ecosystem.

Joana joined NutriLeads in the role of CCO as of April 2022. Before, she worked at DSM for over 10 years where she held various jobs, including the positions Global Business Director and Global Commercial Operations Director. In 2010 she finished a PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Delft University of Technology.

Maes & Lunau wishes both Joana and NutriLeads good luck on their journey to make the world a healthier place!