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Formed in 2004, Clasado Biosciences is a pioneer and global leader in the research and application of gut-mediated wellness solutions.
Clasado is headquartered in Reading, UK with offices in the US.

Clasado provides clinically proven solutions that improve and enrich the quality of people’s lives. Through an extensive research and innovation programme delivered in collaboration with globally renowned research institutes, Clasado has established itself as a leading expert in gut mediated wellness.

Clasado at a glance

Global

Global leader in prebiotic GOS technology and gut microbiome research specialist

Strong Portfolio

100+ scientific publications and 20+ clinical trials supporting Bimuno GOS

Products

Core focus on galactooligosaccharide (GOS) prebiotics

Gut Health

Provider of B2B and D2C solutions for better gut health

Our vision – where are we going?

At Clasado, our vision is to be an agile global leader in gut microbiome science, bringing disruptive innovation to market, improve the health and wellbeing of people everywhere.

Our team remains committed to using our united company vision to support our local and global community, the environment, and the wider health and nutrition market.

With a clear global vision ahead, our team at Clasado aims to affect positive change to the world around us and ensure the business leaves a positive mark, operating with integrity, honesty, and transparency. This includes supporting causes and initiatives that are close to our hearts, click below to find out more about them.

Our commitment to doing good

Our mission – what drives us forwards?

As Clasado, our mission is a passionate commitment to…

  • Leveraging leading gut microbiome science
  • Supporting speed to market and value to partners
  • Providing a diverse and great place to work by living our values

… In order to deliver targeted solutions for human health and wellbeing.

This mission shapes and guides all our activities, including how we position our business and the unique value proposition of Bimuno, where we focus our resources and how the business evolves.

Our commitment to doing good

Our values – what matters to us?

Our values shape and define Clasado as the business continues to grow in size and reach. Our team ensures that no matter what we are doing, our values are clearly communicated with each interaction.

Passionate – We do everything we do with passion and drive

Collaborative – We care, share, lead and support

Integrity – Everything we do is backed by science

Giving Back – We ensure the business gives back to key stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, those in education and wider society

Our commitment to doing good

Meet Our Team

With over 35 years in the dairy and food industries, I work with all departments in my role as Quality Coordinator to ensure exemplary process standards, monitoring and reporting are maintained.

Bronwen Roberts

Quality Coordinator

As global demand for prebiotics increases, my role as Head of E-Commerce involves driving key commercial and digital strategy for Bimuno’s digital platforms, including the online store. Our team is amplifying the important core messages of Bimuno and helping make better gut health more simple and accessible.

Cathy Erwin

Head of E-Commerce

After joining the Clasado team in 2021, I am supporting the expansion of Bimuno® in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and African markets. Supporting the global growth of the prebiotic GOS ingredient and communicating the strong science behind it, I bring over 12 years of commercial ingredients experience to the table.

David Mharakurwa

Director of Sales APA & EMEA

I joined Clasado in May 2022. I have a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science and extensive expertise in product development and innovation. As a Product Development Manager I am responsible for creating and delivering a pipeline of innovative, science-based products providing health and wellbeing benefits to our consumers.

Dimitar Gospodinov

NPD Project Manager

Joining Clasado as Senior Sales Manager for the North America, I support the growth and reach of the Bimuno prebiotic ingredient in the region. I bring great experience in commercial sales and look forward to supporting our customers with leading prebiotic ingredient Bimuno.

Doug King

Director of Sales North America

As Vice President of B2B Sales, I am supporting the international expansion of Clasado in line with the long-term commercial goals of the business. I have a proven track record of success across the health and nutrition sectors and look forward supporting the strategic growth of both the business and leading prebiotic ingredient Bimuno GOS.

Dr Frederic Narbel

Vice President of B2B Sales

I joined the Clasado team in 2021, bringing 12 years of experience in finance management across diverse and varied sectors, including healthcare and the video game industry. In my role as Finance Manager, I support the business in achieving its long-term commercial goals as its global reach increases.

Ian James

Head of Finance

I joined the team in 2021 as a Scientist & R&D Specialist. I am excited by the position of Bimuno® as the most studied commercially available GOS ingredient and I am thrilled to play my part in its future. I have extensive expertise in large scale research projects, as well as a successful track record in developing and conceptualising potential commercial prebiotics.

Dr Gediminas Baltulionis

Scientist and R&D Specialist

Joining the Clasado team in 2022 as Social Media Executive, I am responsible for growing the online presence of  Bimuno® across social media channels. Supporting both the Head of E-Commerce and the Digital Marketing Manager, I help to drive the D2C (direct-to-consumer) commercial growth of our supplement.

Jackson Ghosh

Social Media Executive

I joined Clasado in 2013 and I am a technical professional with over 20 years’ experience in the dairy and food industries. At Clasado, I am responsible for managing our quality, food safety, supplier assurance, process development & manufacturing processes

Kelly Litherland

Operations Director

I joined Clasado’s Research & Development team in 2021 after almost six years working in Mental Health. I have studied Biomedical Science to build stronger nutritional expertise and to better understand the connections between gut health and physical wellbeing.

Lana Vonkova

Regulatory Affairs & Legal, HCP Management & R&D Intern

Having worked for Clasado since 2016 as Office Manager, my responsibilities involve supporting the day-to-day functions of the business, with particular focus on Finance and HR administration. I have 25 years' experience with previous roles including Office Manager, PA and Event Organiser.

Leanne Perrin

Office Manager

As Head of Regulatory Affairs & Legal, my role involves driving all aspects of regulatory and legal compliance at Clasado. I joined the business in 2021, bringing my compliance and legal experience from across the life sciences sector.

Lucie Nagy

Head of Regulatory and Legal

I joined Clasado in January 2020 as Research & Development Director and am responsible for the development of the strong scientific principles behind Bimuno. My role builds the innovation pipeline and delivers research studies.

Dr Lucien Harthoorn

R&D Director

I joined Clasado in 2019 as Business Development Director. I have an MSc in Biotechnology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, a PhD from The Catholic University of San Antonio, and an MSc in Bioscience Enterprise from Cambridge University.

Dr Luis Gosalbez

Business Development Director

I joined Clasado in May 2022 as the Digital and content manager, bringing 12 years of marketing, copywriting and content creation experience with me. I’m responsible for creating, producing and analysing the effectiveness of all marketing & digital content.

Lyle Duncan

Digital & Content Manager D2C

Having worked for Clasado since 2017, my responsibilities include management of the quality and technical aspects of our manufacturing, including final product quality assurance and laboratory scale production assessments.

Martin Evans

Senior Technical Operations Manager

Having joined Clasado in 2019, my responsibility is to create and nourish an environment where people can grow. My experience and learning is a collective of over 20 years sales and management experience in the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Per Rehné

CEO

As Nutritionist and HCP Engagement Manager, my role involves supporting the Clasado team with extensive nutritional science expertise, alongside driving engagement with healthcare professionals through education. Joining in 2021, I bring a wealth of experience from academia and the life sciences and nutrition sectors – and a desire to build stronger gut health knowledge across the healthcare market.

Dr Sophie Castle

Nutritionist and HCP Engagement Manager

Joining the Clasado team in 2021 as Digital Marketing Manager, I am responsible for guiding and managing all marketing for finished prebiotic supplement, Bimuno.

Shelley Brathwaite

Digital Marketing Manager

As Head of B2B and Corporate Marketing, my role focuses on strategic development and communication on a global scale. Not only that of the Clasado brand, but the award-winning prebiotic ingredient Bimuno as it expands into new regions, and the enviable scientific portfolio that makes it such a strong choice for formulators.

Steven Riley

Head of B2B and Corporate Marketing

As an Accountant, my role involves managing the finance functions of the business and reporting to the Finance Director. I joined the business in 2018 and am an AAT member, previously gaining my accreditation with an IT services business.

Tom Withers

Accountant

Our Vision, Misson and Values

Benefit 1

Global leading position in the
research of gut mediated
wellness solutions

Benefit 2

Clasado Biosciences are
developers and manufacturers of
unique prebiotic technologies

Benefit 3

Clasado has established itself as
a leading expert in gut mediated
wellness

Benefit 4

Clasado is the global developer
and manufacturer of a unique
microbiome-based ingredient -
Bimuno®

Benefit 5

Global leading position in the
research of gut mediated
wellness solutions

Benefit 6

Clasado Biosciences are
developers and manufacturers of
unique prebiotic technologies

Benefit 7

Clasado has established itself as
a leading expert in gut mediated
wellness

Benefit 8

Clasado is the global developer
and manufacturer of a unique
microbiome-based ingredient -
Bimuno®

Contact us to find out more

Clasado Biosciences

Imperium Building
Imperial Way
Worton Grange, Reading, UK
RG2 0TD

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+44 (0)118 338 5085
info@clasado.com

© Clasado

Clasado Biosciences is a trading name of Clasado Ltd. Imperium Building, Imperial Way, Worton Grange, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0TD. Registered in England and Wales. Company number 5268862

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