Carsten R. Smidt

Dr. Carsten R. Smidt joined Shaklee in 2006 as Chief Scientific Officer. He oversees and directs the functions of corporate research and development. He is primarily responsible for the development of Shaklee's robust portfolio of products, including nutrition, personal care, household, and environmental products for the home. Dr. Smidt also directs the efforts of global regulatory affairs and strategic research.

His career spans nearly two decades, with experience at leading global companies in the dietary supplement and medical foods and direct selling industries. Dr. Smidt helped develop and bring to market the well-known nutritional drink, Boost®, for the Mead Johnson Nutritional Group (Bristol Myers-Squibb). Prior to joining Shaklee, Dr. Smidt served in corporate executive R&D positions at Nu Skin/Pharmanex for ten years.

Dr. Smidt rounds out his impressive experience with superb academic credentials, holding memberships in a variety of professional associations. He holds a doctorate in Nutrition Science and Physiological Chemistry from the University of California at Davis. He is also a fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN). Dr. Smidt belongs to the American Society for Nutritional Sciences (ASNS), the American Society of Clinical Nutrition (ASCN), the German Society for Nutrition (DGE), and the Senior Scientific Advisory Council (SSAC) of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).