SANTA BARBARA, CA - Apeel Sciences announced that Jeff Kammermeyer will join the company as Vice President of Commercial Operations. With over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, strategy, and operations, Kammermeyer will oversee Apeel’s sales and sales operation teams.

“I’m excited to join Apeel Sciences at a pivotal moment when the company is making incredible advancements in reshaping our food system,” said Jeff Kammermeyer. “Apeel's mission is inspiring, and I look forward to working with the team to build a more resilient and efficient food supply chain.”

Kammermeyer’s extensive background spans global crop and animal health organizations, where he has led teams through initiatives focused on product development and operational sustainability. Kammermeyer’s unique experience, from high-level strategic planning to hands-on leadership development, will be invaluable as Apeel continues its rapid growth and expansion into new markets, shared a press release.

Prior to joining Apeel, Kammermeyer served as Founding Partner of agriculture and food consulting firm Altru Group and Chief Commercial Officer at Elemental Enzymes, where he led a commercial team to advance strategic partnerships and business development. His expertise also includes senior roles at Elanco, where he managed a $100 million portfolio in the poultry sector, and Express Scripts, where he had HR responsibility for 5,000 employees and 1,000 consultants across 30 locations. Kammermeyer holds an MBA from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Southeast Missouri State University.

“Jeff’s broad experience across multiple industries and his track record in leading high-performing teams make him an ideal leader for our commercial operations,” said Luiz Beling, Chief Executive Officer. “His background in building scalable, sustainable solutions aligns perfectly with Apeel's vision, and I’m confident that Jeff will drive continued success as we expand our reach and deepen our impact in the produce industry.”

A big congrats from ANUK to Jeff Kammermeyer on his new role!