Who We Are

Guided by scientific rigor and operational excellence, the Kaneka Nutrients team advances Ubiquinol innovation through research integrity, structured quality systems, and trusted industry collaboration.

Meet Our Team

Our leadership and cross-functional team align scientific expertise with operational execution to support responsible, evidence-based product development.

Terese

Terese Mansell

Vice President of the Nutrients Division

Sid Shastri

Sid Shastri, M.Sc.

Senior Product Development Director

Jennifer Fernandez

Jennifer Fernandez

Senior Director of Marketing

Kyle Erny

Kyle Erny

Senior National Sales Manager
Jeremy Moore

Jeremy Moore

Account Development Manager

Amy Trudel

Amy Trudel

Sr. Key Account & Sales Operations Manager

Heather Eberly

Heather Eberly

Senior Marketing Manager

Yuga Teranishi

Yuga Teranishi

Market Development & Technical Services Manager

Sayaka Miyoshi

Sayaka Miyoshi

Market Development & Science Manager

Vanessa Reagan

Vanessa Reagan

Sales & Marketing Specialist

Foundational Science.
Proven Leadership.

With decades of CoQ10 research and formulation expertise, our Research to Business (R2B) team translates scientific insight into strategic partnerships—advancing innovation and accelerating product development.

Offering the only CoQ10 and Ubiquinol ingredients manufactured in the USA

Kaneka  Ubiquinol® is backed by 100+ clinical studies and 30+ years of research and testing

Supporting over 200 brands with premium quality Ubiquinol ingredients

Our Strategic Advisors

Through collaboration with leading scientific, clinical, and industry experts, we uphold our commitment to research integrity and responsible market advancement.

Joel Evans

Joel Evans, M.D., OB/GYN

Director, The Center for Functional Medicine

Senior Medical Consultant to
Kaneka Nutrients

A respected voice in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Evans contributes to advancing foundational health through education, clinical leadership, and international engagement. His focus on hormone health and prenatal development reflects a commitment to evidence-based, science-led innovation.

David Foreman

David Foreman, R.Ph.

President, The Herbal Pharmacist

Scientific Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients

A retired pharmacist and industry educator, Foreman translates clinical research into clear, science-based messaging for dietary supplement ingredients. His work supports evidence-driven positioning around cellular wellness and mitochondrial function through industry speaking, webinars, and technical content development.

Melissa Olivadoti, Ph.D., CMPP

President, Assisi Consulting LLC

Medical Affairs Consultant to Kaneka Nutrients

Dr. Olivadoti brings deep medical affairs and scientific strategy expertise across pharma, biotech, and nutraceutical sectors. With a background in neuroscience and strategic leadership, she supports evidence-based development, credible scientific communication, and knowledgeable decision-making across complex organizations.

Risa Schulman

Risa Schulman, Ph.D.

President, Tap~Root

Sr. Science and Regulatory Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients

Dr. Schulman brings deep scientific and regulatory expertise to the natural products industry, with a strong command of applied research, structure-function substantiation, and compliance strategy. Her multidisciplinary insight strengthens credible product development and science-led decision-making.

Dr. Kien Vuu

Kien Vuu, M.D. (“Doctor V”)

Triple Board-Certified Physician

MEDICAL ADVISOR TO KANEKA NUTRIENTS

A physician, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Vuu bridges evidence-based medicine with practical strategies for optimizing cellular energy, resilience, and healthy aging. His work connects mitochondrial science with human performance, advancing a cellular-level approach to vitality and longevity.

Zita West

Zita West

Fertility and Pregnancy Expert

Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients

A midwife and fertility strategist, West has decades of experience integrating reproductive science with holistic health approaches. Through her work in fertility and women’s health, she brings insight into patient-centered care, neuroscience-informed practice, and comprehensive reproductive support.

Partner With a Science-Led Ingredient Authority

Supplement manufacturers and formulators choose Kaneka Nutrients for clinically validated Ubiquinol innovation, precision U.S. manufacturing, and long-term strategic collaboration.

Work with a partner grounded in scientific integrity, structured quality systems, and category-leading expertise.

Partner With Kaneka Nutrients

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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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