Bruce Brown appointed as Kerry VP of Supplements in North America

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Kerry has announced that Bruce Brown will become its VP of Supplements in North America, leading the company’s ingredients portfolio business in the US and Canada.

Brown joined Kerry following the company’s acquisition of Natreon in March 2022 where he served as President. He brings over 20 years of commercial experience in the supplements industry as well as a background in public health in Africa and the US

At Kerry, he will manage an extensive portfolio of branded, science-backed ingredients for the North American market, including Natreon’s clinically-studied Ayurvedic extracts and Kerry’s wider range of products delivering benefits across digestive health, immune health, cognitive health, women’s health and more.

“We are delighted to welcome Bruce to the Kerry team. Bruce has a huge amount of expertise across supplements and public health, coupled with extensive experience in driving innovation with customers and in-depth knowledge of the industry,” said Gerry Behan, Global President and CEO, Taste and Nutrition, Kerry.

“His appointment is an important step towards Kerry’s broader vision of reaching two billion consumers globally with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030, extending our reach further into the supplements space to create deeper and more lasting partnerships with supplement brands in North America and around the world.”

Brown holds an MPH degree in International Health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He also serves as a Board Member for the Council for Responsible Nutrition and will serve as Chair of the Board beginning in January 2024.