Micropep Technologies Appoints Kim White, Ph.D., PMP, as Chief Program Officer

White to oversee global program portfolio and strengthen integrated research-to-commercial operating model

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Micropep Technologies, a pioneer in micropeptide-based solutions for sustainable agriculture, has announced the appointment of Kim White, Ph.D., PMP, as Chief Program Officer (CPO) and member of the company's Executive Committee. Dr. White brings a distinguished track record spanning global operations, R&D, analytics, and cross-functional program leadership from previous roles at Invaio Sciences and Syngenta.

Why it matters

Micropep's transition from pure research to commercialization requires a project-based and customer-focused mindset to scale innovations and deliver value to growers and partners. Dr. White's leadership will ensure Micropep's programs are aligned, prioritized, and executed with the rigor needed to bring their micropeptide solutions to market.

The details

In her new role, Dr. White will oversee Micropep's global program portfolio, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence. She will lead the planning and coordination of internal initiatives and strengthen the company's integrated research-to-commercial operating model. As Scientific Key Account Lead, she will serve as the primary interface with external partners, overseeing the execution of revenue-generating joint research partnerships enabled by Micropep's Krisalix discovery platform and embedding partner needs directly into program delivery.

  • Micropep Technologies announced the appointment on February 12, 2026.

The players

Micropep Technologies

A French-American agtech company developing a new generation of targeted, sustainable crop protection products using micropeptides.

Kim White, Ph.D., PMP

The newly appointed Chief Program Officer (CPO) and member of Micropep Technologies' Executive Committee, with a distinguished track record in global operations, R&D, analytics, and cross-functional program leadership.

Georg Goeres

The CEO of Micropep Technologies.

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What they’re saying

“Kim's appointment marks a pivotal milestone as Micropep transitions from pure research into a commercialization phase. Driving a project-based and customer-focused mindset across the organization is essential to scaling our innovations and delivering value to growers and partners. Kim's leadership will ensure every program is aligned, prioritized, and executed with the rigor required to bring our micropeptide solutions to market.”

— Georg Goeres, CEO (bakercityherald.com)

The takeaway

Micropep Technologies' appointment of Kim White, Ph.D., PMP, as Chief Program Officer signals the company's shift from research to commercialization, underscoring the importance of a project-based, customer-focused approach to scaling innovations and delivering sustainable crop protection solutions to growers worldwide.