The Sugar Association board of directors announced that Dr. Courtney Gaine has been named interim president and CEO for the organization.
Gaine brings more than a decade of experience in nutritional sciences and important leadership qualities to the position.
Gaine previously served as vice president of scientific affairs at The Sugar Association. Prior to that, she held the position of senior science program manager at the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute, a public, non-profit scientific foundation that advances the understanding and application of science related to the nutritional quality and safety of the food supply.
Gaine succeeds former president and CEO Andy Briscoe, who resigned after 13 years of service.
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