Micropep Technologies Appoints Innovation Leader Patricia “Trish” Malarkey to Board

Key Takeaways

Micropep Technologies appoints Patricia “Trish” Malarkey as an independent board member.
Malarkey brings 30+ years of leadership in global R&D and innovation across agriculture and life sciences.
Her experience includes senior roles at Royal DSM and Syngenta.
The appointment aligns with Micropep Technologies’ commercialization strategy.
Leadership highlights her contributions to future growth and scientific advancement.

Micropep Technologies Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Board Addition

Micropep Technologies announced the appointment of Patricia “Trish” Malarkey as an independent member of its Board of Directors. Malarkey brings extensive innovation and scientific leadership experience that spans biology, chemistry, biotechnology, and regulatory science. Her former roles include Chief Innovation Officer at Royal DSM and Global Head of R&D at Syngenta.

“I am delighted to join Micropep’s Board of Directors at such an exciting time for the company,” Malarkey said. “Micropep’s innovative micropeptide platform has the potential to transform agriculture by bringing farmers new, sustainable, and reliable solutions.”

A Background Rooted in Global Innovation Leadership

Over her 30-year career, Malarkey has built a reputation for leading cross-disciplinary teams, aligning research strategies with commercial objectives, and driving high-impact innovation across agricultural technologies and food systems. She has advised leading companies on R&D strategy and is recognized for her ability to translate scientific capability into practical market value.

Leadership Highlights Importance of Expertise at a Pivotal Phase

Company leaders emphasized that Malarkey joins Micropep Technologies at a critical inflection point as it scales its micropeptide platform toward commercialization.

“Patricia’s deep technical expertise and proven leadership in innovation come at a pivotal time,” said Kevin Smith, Chairman of the Board. “Her breadth of technical knowledge and her passion for driving innovation will be invaluable.”

CEO Georg Goeres added: “Trish’s leadership in innovation, team building, and her deep understanding of agriculture and adjacent markets will significantly enhance our board.”

Positioning Micropep Technologies for Commercial Expansion

Her appointment reinforces Micropep Technologies’ commitment to strengthening its leadership bench as the company prepares for broader market deployment. The expanded board aims to guide scientific strategy, regulatory readiness, and commercial execution in support of sustainable agricultural innovation.