Management Team

GOED’s work is led by its board of directors, five member committees and the GOED staff. The Board is comprised of Leadership level members, as well as two Plus level members and one Base level member. A selected team of officers provides oversight.

GOED’s committees — Communications, Regulatory Affairs, Science, Sustainability and Technical —are coordinated by a GOED liaison and chairperson from a GOED member company.

GOED Staff

  • Ellen Schutt

    Ellen Schutt

    Managing Director
  • Harry B. Rice, PhD

    Harry B. Rice, PhD

    Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs
  • Aldo Bernasconi, PhD

    Aldo Bernasconi, PhD

    Vice President of Data Science
  • Gerard Bannenberg, PhD

    Gerard Bannenberg, PhD

    Director of Technical Compliance and Outreach
  • Chris Gearheart

    Chris Gearheart

    Director of Sustainability and Market Intelligence
  • Elana Natker, MS, RD

    Elana Natker, MS, RD

    Vice President of Communications
  • Kaitlin Roke, PhD

    Kaitlin Roke, PhD

    Director of Scientific Engagement
  • Ashley Becnel

    Ashley Becnel

    Vice President of Global Membership Development and Engagement
  • Vicky Lin

    Vicky Lin

    Marketing Communications Manager
  • Gabriela Cortez, MSc

    Gabriela Cortez, MSc

    Regulatory and Technical Support Manager
  • Alexandra Gautier

    Alexandra Gautier

    Member Services Project Coordinator
  • Haley Bowen

    Accounting and Office Manager

Board Members

Plus Level Representatives:

Base Level Representatives:

Committee Chairs

  • Communications: Sarah Christianslund, Epax/ Pelagia
  • Regulatory Affairs: Paul Browner, DSM-Firmenich
  • Science: Theresa Jahn, Nature's Way Canada
  • Technical: Jenna Ritter, Nature's Way Canada