Matt Wood, Founder and CEO
Matt has been a pioneer in developing probiotic technologies since 1996. He has led the development and commercialization of probiotic consortia fermentation technologies for multiple industries, as well as the development and expansion of SCD Probiotics’ global network of manufacturers and distributors. In 2012, he led the launch and funding of Proviera Biotech to develop and commercialize sustainable products for the leather tanning industry. Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in soil and atmospheric sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his master’s degree in bioproduction from the University of Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan. In 2011, Matt was awarded for his contributions to soil science and sustainable technology by Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Marek Sawicki. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Japanese, Wood is a frequent guest speaker and thought leader across the globe on sustainability and probiotic technology.
Dr. Narin Tipsrisukond, Executive Vice President of Technology
Dr. Narin Tipsrisukond has 13 years of R&D experience focusing on agricultural and food-grade supplements. Prior to SCD Probiotics and Proviera, he worked as the head of R&D for BioSyntropy, a privately-held firm specializing in natural microbial-based products. While at BioSyntropy, he established QA/QC programs to follow USFDA GMP guidelines for dietary supplements. Since joining SCD Probiotics, he has successfully led efforts to develop bio-based, probiotic-derived cleaning and tannery products, including those for Proviera. Narin leads and manages tactical and strategic research and development, as well as intellectual property development plans, for Proviera. He received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture/animal science from Prince Songkla University, Thailand, his master’s degree in food science from the University of Missouri, and his PhD in food science from the University of Missouri.