Erik is an experienced leader in the nutraceutical and wellness industry, with a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology, 15+ years of product formulation experience, and a strong track record in scientific research, product development, and executive leadership.
Relevant Skills
Team Building and Leadership
Expertise Summary
Erik holds a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology with a focus on aging research.
With extensive experience in nutritional research and 15 years of nutraceutical formulation experience, he has extensive expertise in scientific studies, clinical testing, and launching various supplements.
His experience includes multiple delivery formats like ready-to-drinks, tablets, capsules, powdered mixes, gummies, lozenges, and topicals.
In addition to his significant executive roles in nutrition and nutraceuticals, Erik has held C-suite positions overseeing marketing, brand management, and operations for companies ranging from start-ups to corporations valued at over $1B.
Erik has comprehensive experience in product development, from market research and ideation to launch, post-launch support, and managing the product lifecycle through corporate-wide stage-gate processes.
With over 15 years in leadership roles, Erik is passionate about team building and management, having mentored numerous employees with minimal turnover.
He is a prolific publisher of peer-reviewed studies, customer-facing content, and white papers, with 11 issued patents.
He also has substantial media, public relations, and presentation experience.
Erik has experience with supplements that focus on brain health and cognitive functions.
Additionally, he introduced a novel audio-visual brain entrainment device to improve heart rate variability, mood, and sleep quality, increase parasympathetic activity, decrease stress, and improve overall brain health.
Erik seeks an executive leadership position with a reputable company that sells science-based, efficacious products that optimize health and wellness.
He aims to join a collaborative, driven team focused on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and achieving increased revenues and profitability.
