Novālent Leadership Team
Kevin Parrish
Chief Executive Officer
- 20 years of experience in global antimicrobial industry
- SVP Global Alliances & GM North America, Microban International
- MBA, Marketing from Wake Forest University School of Business, and a BS in Business and Technology from East Carolina University
Mike Motta
Head of Sales & Marketing
- 25 years of sales, marketing, and leadership experience in global food & beverage antimicrobial and hygiene solutions
- Leadership role at Zep, Chemetall (now BASF) and Diversey, domestic and international
- MBA, Global Management from University of Phoenix, and a BS in Sociology from West Virginia University
Scott Perry
VP of Global Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturing
- 25 years of experience in Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturing
- Contract Manufacturing Manager for North America at Diversey
- BBA, Management from Kennesaw State University College of Business
Keivan Mehrtabar
Sr. Director of Global Regulatory Affairs
- 20+ years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry having lead regulatory affairs, product safety and quality control
- Ran regulatory affairs and product safety at Lonza Specialty Ingredients, one of the global leaders in microbial control solutions
- B.Sc. in chemistry and a B.Tech (ABD) in environmental engineering technology
Brian McDaniel
Director of Sales - Food & Beverage North America
- 30 years in sanitation sales experience in the food and beverage industry.
- Deep experience in the animal health segment, including with all five of world’s largest meat firms (Cargill, JBS, Tyson, Perdue and Pilgrims’ Pride)
Frank Sciortino
Director - Distributor Partnerships
- 26 years of experience building strategic alliances within multiple distribution channels
- Leadership roles at Unisource Worldwide, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and Newell Brands
- MBA, Marketing from University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Science from University of Houston
Ryan Hiott
National Sales Manager, North America
Education, Government, and Healthcare
- 20 years of experience in business development, consultative sales, key account management, process improvements and proactive methodologies of management
- Divisional Sales Director for Rochester Midland
- Bachelor of Arts – Business Management from University if Miami
Caryn Seifert
National Sales Manager, North America
Hospitality, Commercial Transportation, and Fitness & Recreation
- 20+ years experience in the chemical industry
- Regional Manager for Spartan Chemical Company
- Business Administration, Marketing Management - Lorain County College
Julian Foley
Head of Australia
- 25+ years experience in the Cleaning Solution and Robotic Cleaning industry across the ANZ and APAC markets.
- Sales Director Diversey ANZ, Sales Director Intellibot robotics APAC
- Vast knowledge of the Cleaning and Sanitization industry across the greater ANZ and Asian markets.
Rafael Figueora
Head of New Zealand
- Predominant Background in sales since the age of 16
- Created a coffee brand and raw coffee distribution company in New Zealand, successfully establishing relationships and contracts with 70% of all New Zealand coffee roasters
- Bachelor of Commerce – Triple Major in Marketing, Management and International Business from University of Auckland
Cameron Harris
Business Manager
- 30+ years of business, financial and administrative experience
- Director, Development – National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- BS, Business Administration – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Dr. Scott Brooks
Scientific Advisory Board Member
- 25 years of senior executive roles in food safety, including as SVP Food Safety at Tyson, the world's second-largest processor of chicken, beef, and pork, with revenues of $40 billion
- Led food safety at three of America’s largest food companies: Tyson, Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University, Master of Food Science (Food Microbiology) from University of California Davis, Bachelor of Science Texas A&M University