Our experts

We believe that in our society we need an in-depth reflection and a continuous dialogue backed-up by science. This is what we aim for in collaborating with universities and research centres, our external advisors, our nutrition community and our marketing categories.

Hero Advisory Board

The Institute is collaborating with international key opinion leaders who drive research in the infant nutrition and other areas. This key opinion leaders form the Hero Scientific Advisory Board of independent experts who advise on the latest scientific advances. The nutrition community validates concepts of key projects with the Hero Scientific Advisory Board (HSAB) members.

Our experts

Prof. Dr. Olle Hernell

Chair of Pediatrics Section/Dept. of Clinical Sciences Umeå University Sweden

Prof. Dr. Olle Hernell

Chair of Pediatrics Section/Dept. of Clinical Sciences Umeå University Sweden

Prof. Dr. Bo Lönnerdal

Distinguished Professor/ Dept. of Nutrition University of Davis California

Prof. Dr. Bo Lönnerdal

Distinguished Professor/ Dept. of Nutrition University of Davis California

Prof. Dr. Angel Gil

Chair of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Granada University Spain

Prof. Dr. Angel Gil

Chair of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Granada University Spain

“We believe in the natural benefits of good nutrition to ensure our babies have the best start into life.”

Nutrition Community

The Hero Nutrition Community (NutCom) is shaped by experts in nutrition and food science. We validate nutritional and scientific concepts behind our key innovation projects and develop the science based communication materials. In this process we foster an open dialogue with marketing category members to ensure we develop the best possible products.

A multidisciplinary team of experts

Luisma Sánchez-Siles, PhD

Director R&D Baby Food Category & Group Knowledge Management

Luisma Sánchez-Siles, PhD

Director R&D Baby Food Category & Group Knowledge Management

Sebastian Portius, PhD

VP Research & Development Hero Group

Sebastian Portius, PhD

VP Research & Development Hero Group

Fernando Romero, PhD

Manager Group Quality Risk & Regulatory

Fernando Romero, PhD

Manager Group Quality Risk & Regulatory

Maria José Bernal, PhD

Research Manager Hero Group

Maria José Bernal, PhD

Research Manager Hero Group

Michelle Klerks, PhD

Nutritionist Hero Group

Michelle Klerks, PhD

Nutritionist Hero Group

Emily Day

Head of Food Development Organix

Emily Day

Head of Food Development Organix

Esther Matencio, PhD

Nutritionist Hero Group

Esther Matencio, PhD

Nutritionist Hero Group

Juan Francisco Haro, PhD

Group Nutrition Data Analyst

Juan Francisco Haro, PhD

Group Nutrition Data Analyst

Marie Breer

Nutritionist Hero Group

Marie Breer

Nutritionist Hero Group

Hana Nechvatalova

Nutrition Manager Hero Czech & Slovakia

Hana Nechvatalova

Nutrition Manager Hero Czech & Slovakia

Sarah John

Nutritional Consultant Semper

Sarah John

Nutritional Consultant Semper

Ute Wachter

Quality Manager Erdbär GmbH

Ute Wachter

Quality Manager Erdbär GmbH

Katja Lindrup

Nordic Project Manager Baby Food & Milks Semper

Katja Lindrup

Nordic Project Manager Baby Food & Milks Semper

Susanne Gustafsson

Medical Marketing Manager

Susanne Gustafsson

Medical Marketing Manager

Marketing Categories & Communication

Lenka Pošarová

Category Director Baby and Toddler Milks Hero Group

Lenka Pošarová

Category Director Baby and Toddler Milks Hero Group

Martha Miralles

VP Category Baby Toddler Food & Snacks Hero Group

Martha Miralles

VP Category Baby Toddler Food & Snacks Hero Group

Mirna Samieh

Senior Manager Medical Marketing Hero MEA

Mirna Samieh

Senior Manager Medical Marketing Hero MEA

Maria Dolores Iniesta

Communication Manager Hero Spain

Maria Dolores Iniesta

Communication Manager Hero Spain