Micropep Technologies Appoints Kim White as Chief Program Officer

Key Takeaways

• Micropep Technologies appoints Kim White, Ph.D., PMP, as Chief Program Officer
• Dr. White joins the Executive Committee to oversee global program portfolio
• Appointment supports transition from research to commercialization
• Role includes leadership of revenue-generating research partnerships via Krisalix platform
• Dr. White previously held leadership roles at Invaio Sciences and Syngenta

Micropep Technologies Strengthens Leadership Team

Micropep Technologies, a company developing micropeptide-based solutions for sustainable agriculture, has appointed Kim White, Ph.D., PMP, as Chief Program Officer (CPO) and member of its Executive Committee.

Dr. White brings experience in global operations, research and development, analytics, and cross-functional program management. Before joining, she held senior leadership roles at Invaio Sciences and Syngenta, where she worked on operational strategy, data enablement, and the execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

According to the company, the appointment reflects its progression toward commercialization and scaling of its technology platform.

Oversight of Global Programs and Strategic Partnerships

As Chief Program Officer, Dr. White will oversee Micropep Technologies’ global program portfolio, focusing on strategic alignment and operational execution. Her responsibilities include coordinating internal initiatives and reinforcing the company’s research-to-commercial operating model.

In addition, she will serve as Scientific Key Account Lead, acting as the primary interface with external partners. In this role, she will oversee joint research collaborations enabled by the company’s Krisalix discovery platform and ensure that partner requirements are integrated into program delivery.

Georg Goeres, CEO of Micropep Technologies, stated: “Driving a project-based and customer-focused mindset across the organization is essential to scaling our innovations and delivering value to growers and partners.”

Micropep Technologies Advances Commercialization Strategy

Micropep Technologies focuses on developing micropeptide-based solutions aimed at improving agricultural sustainability. The company indicated that strengthening program governance and partner integration is a key step as it moves from a research-centered organization toward commercialization.

Dr. White’s appointment is intended to support disciplined execution and cross-functional coordination as Micropep Technologies advances its pipeline and expands external collaborations.