Hywel Griffiths

Chief Scientist

Plus Level Candidate

Tell us about yourself

I have been working on the production of omega-3s from algae for almost 20 years and have a keen interest in their benefits and their promotion. A scientist by background, I have been involved in developing and scaling production processes, improving sustainability, supporting marketing with science-based arguments on omega-3 benefits, and gaining regulatory approval for oils in multiple territories around the world. I am currently an active member of the GOED Regulatory committee.

Why are you running for the Board of Directors?

GOED for me represents an important unifying organization for an important series of ingredients that have a substantial role to play in the future health of humans and animals alike. I have already seen many examples wherein GOED’s coordinated representation of its members has had an impact on industry bodies, the press, national authorities or scientific thinking, and wish to support this activity as I can.

Having scientific, regulatory and market experience, I find myself well-placed to contribute to the work of the Board and am supported well by Fermentalg and my colleagues who are equally interested in seeing GOED succeed and prosper. Having an international background (I’ve lived in 5 different countries in Europe and Oceania, and hold two passports), I’m very happy to take on the role of representing the interests of members from around the world and see how we can best work together to promote our industry.