CEO and Founder Matt Wood has been a pioneer in developing probiotic technologies for more than 20 years. His work with probiotics has resulted in global engagements in microbiology, agriculture, water treatment and human health. He led the launch and funding of Probiotic Holdings/SCD Probiotics in 2004 to develop and commercialize consortia fermentation technologies for multiple industries and has been the lead executive in building out SCD’s global network of manufacturers and distributors In 2012, he led the launch and funding of Proviera Biotech to develop and commercialize sustainable products for the leather tannery industry.

Matt earned a bachelor’s degree in soil and atmospheric sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master’s degree in bioproduction from the University of Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan.