The new appointments are as follows:
Betsy Booren, PhD., will join the organization in late November as SVP of science and technology. Booren is currently a senior policy advisor on regulatory compliance, food safety, nutrition and related topics at Olsson Frank Weeda. Previously, she was VP of scientific affairs at the North American Meat Institute and president of the Foundation of Meat and Poultry Research and Education.
Brandon Partridge will join GMA in mid-November as SVP of member engagement. A seasoned food industry strategist and association executive, Partridge is currently SVP, industry development at the American Frozen Food Institute. Before that, he held roles at Nestlé USA, The Tipton Group and the Cheese Importers Association of America, and founded his own organic drinkable yogurt company, Skyland Foods.