“These appointments reflect Saanroo’s continued investment in growth, innovation, and scientific excellence as we expand our reach and deepen support for brand partners,” said John Quilter, CEO of Saanroo. “Pavitra, Liza, and Ezra each bring valuable expertise, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of what it takes to support customers, advance innovation, and strengthen our position in the market.”
Viswanath joins Saanroo as Director of Clinical Affairs, overseeing global clinical research and supporting the development, execution, and translation of studies across the company’s ingredient portfolio. She brings a strong combination of scientific research, medical communication, and cross-functional collaboration to the role. Most recently, she served as the Medical Science Liaison Manager, Oncology, at Eli Lilly and Company.
“Strong clinical research is essential to building trust, and our industry and consumers are placing greater value on rigorous study design and clinical backing,” said Pavitra Viswanath. “I am thrilled to be joining Saanroo to continue building upon its momentum as a leader in scientific discoveries.”
Pepple brings more than 20 years of experience across the food, beverage, and nutrition industries. A chemical engineer from Clemson University, she has built her career at the intersection of science, innovation, and commercialisation, with expertise spanning production engineering, research, and product management. During her 17 years at Juice Plus+, she built and led the product team, helping launch clinically studied products designed to improve health and wellness. More recently, she has led a consulting business, working with startups and established brands to develop science-backed products that connect with consumers and succeed in the market.
“Exceptional product development is about more than functionality,” said Pepple. “It’s about bringing together science, creativity, function, and compliance in a way that delivers real value. Saanroo was a great fit for me because of its commitment to credible science and its ability to bring forward technologies that can help create products that truly make a difference.”
Jones brings more than 14 years of experience in the nutraceutical industry, with a strong background in business development, strategic partnerships, regulatory alignment, and revenue growth. He has helped launch new business divisions, support international supplier entry into the U.S. market, and build high-value pipelines through customer-focused sales strategies. Most recently, he worked in East Coast new business development, building strategic partnerships, identifying market opportunities, and generating a multimillion-dollar pipeline in a short period.
“I’m excited to join a company that is committed to innovation, credibility, and doing things the right way,” said Jones. “Saanroo’s approach to science-backed ingredients and commercial growth makes this an exciting time to come on board. I look forward to building strong partnerships in the Northeast and helping customers bring differentiated solutions to market.”
Together, these appointments strengthen Saanroo’s ability to support customers, advance clinically grounded innovation, and drive continued growth across key markets. As the company expands across its core pillars of longevity, women’s health, men’s health, and delivery technologies, it remains focused on helping brand partners innovate with confidence and bring effective, science-backed products to market.
