
Dr. Steffen Oesser
Director
Collagen Research Institute (CRI), Kiel, Germany
Steffen Oesser studied biology and chemistry. He is experienced in cell physiology and protein chemistry and is involved in researching the pathophysiology of connective tissue and in the development of therapies against degenerative diseases.

Suzane Leser
Director Nutrition Communication
GELITA
Suzane is a nutritionist with Masters’ degrees in both sport nutrition and food regulatory affairs. With more than 20 years experience in the food industry, she is passionate about promoting the fast-advancing science of Bioactive Collagen Peptides®.

Stephan Hausmanns
Vice-President Health & Nutrition
GELITA
Stephan is responsible for the global Health & Nutrition Business Unit. With a Master’s degree in chemistry and a Ph.D. in process engineering, he has filed several patents and has been published in distinguished journals and at conferences.

Tonja Lipp
Director Business Development Health & Nutrition (USA)
GELITA
Tonja Lipp is active in the functional foods and dietary supplement industry for more than 20 years. Joining GELITA USA in 2012, Tonja, with her strong scientific background, promotes the physiological and nutritional benefits of collagen peptides.

Jean-Luc Guichard
Director Business Development Health & Nutrition (EMENA)
GELITA
Jean-Luc Guichard joined GELITA in 2002. Since 2012, he is responsible for collagen peptide sales and business development for the EMENA territory. Jean-Luc holds a Master’s degree in Food Technology and several degrees in health and nutrition.

Koji Tanabe
General Manager
GELITA Japan
Koji’s experience is to promote Human & Animal Nutrition Ingredients for more than 10 years in Japan and South Korea. He studied sports nutrition and biochemistry at Tohoku University. Koji has been with GELITA in Japan since 2019.

Nick Morgan
Founder and Director
Nutrition Integrated
Nick, a consultant within sport, active and lifestyle nutrition, helps companies make sense of the trends to inform strategy and innovation. He has more than 10 years of experience working with consumer brands, ingredient suppliers and manufacturers.