Durham, North Carolina — February 12, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Micropep Technologies has appointed Kim White, Ph.D., PMP, as Chief Program Officer (CPO) and a member of the company’s Executive Committee.
Dr. White brings experience in global operations, R&D, analytics, and cross-functional program leadership. She previously held senior leadership roles at Invaio Sciences and Syngenta, where she focused on operational strategy, data-driven enablement, and complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
In her new role, Dr. White will oversee Micropep’s global program portfolio, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence as the company advances from research to commercialization. She will lead the planning and coordination of internal initiatives and strengthen the company’s integrated research-to-commercial operating model. She will also 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.
According to Georg Goeres, CEO of Micropep Technologies, Dr. White’s appointment marks a pivotal milestone as Micropep transitions from research into a commercialization phase.
Micropep Technologies is developing targeted, sustainable crop protection products using micropeptides. Through its Krisalix discovery platform, Micropep designs short protein molecules that regulate plant gene expression and is developing its first product, a bio-fungicide. Micropep’s mission is to deliver crop protection solutions for farmers.
Source: Micropep Technologies
