Adrian Polliack

President and CEO at Bergstrom Nutrition

Adrian Polliack is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bergstrom Nutrition, a position he has held since December 2019.2 He is an experienced business executive with a background in leadership roles across various industries.

Professional Background

Dr. Polliack has over 25 years of leadership experience in roles such as CEO, president, consultant, and founder for companies in the manufacturing, bioscience, and medical technology sectors.2 His career highlights include:

President and CEO at Bergstrom Nutrition (December 2019 - Present): Leading the world's leading manufacturer of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), known for its OptiMSM® brand.2
CEO at Diatomix (August 2015 - December 2019): Managed a company developing patented biosilica compounds for improving indoor air quality.2
President at Bridge Biomedical (April 2014 - December 2019): Led a strategy and business management consulting firm focused on the medical device and bioscience industry.2
President at SAM Medical Products (June 2006 - April 2014): Oversaw a medical device manufacturer of trauma and wound care products.2

Education

Adrian Polliack holds a strong academic background:

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Oxford (1990-1994)2
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Michigan (1988-1990)2

Expertise and Vision

At Bergstrom Nutrition, Dr. Polliack aims to leverage his experience to explore new possibilities for MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). He has expressed interest in expanding its usage and improving product development processes.1 His focus includes:

Implementing stage-gate processes for new product development
Offering customers studies with more defined outcomes and marketable claims
Continuing Bergstrom Nutrition's commitment to quality and research in MSM applications

Adrian Polliack's diverse experience in business leadership, coupled with his scientific background, positions him well to lead Bergstrom Nutrition in its continued innovation and market leadership in the MSM industry.

Highlights

Mar 9 · wholefoodsmagazine.com

Bergstrom Nutrition Welcomes New CEO - WholeFoods Magazine

Experience

President and Chief Executive Officer at Bergstrom Nutrition (December 2019 - Present)

Chief Executive Officer at Diatomix (August 2015 - December 2019), President at Bridge Biomedical (April 2014 - December 2019), President at SAM Medical Products (June 2006 - April 2014), Vice President of Research and Development at SAM Medical Products (December 2001 - June 2006), Vice President of Research & Development at DermaSafe Systems (April 2001 - October 2002)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering from University of Oxford (1990 - 1994), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from University of Michigan (1988 - 1990)