Fungi specialist MycoTechnology has appointed Rob Case as its new chairman of the board, succeeding co-founder and former chairman Alan Hahn.

The food-tech company has been supported by Case as a board member for over six years, through many stages of growth. Outgoing chairman Hahn will continue to support MycoTechnology as a board member.

Prior to joining MycoTechnology’s board of directors, Case held multiple leadership roles at Nestlé, including chief marketing officer and president of Nestlé Beverages. He also served as board member for several CPG companies.

Commenting on his new appointment, he said: “It’s a privilege to take on this role during an exciting time in MycoTechnology’s journey. I look forward to continued growth and progress toward our mission of food system transformation, as we build on existing innovations and explore new solutions from nature.”

Ranjan Patnaik, CTO at MycoTechnology, added: “Rob has been a valuable asset to MycoTechnology’s board of directors. His guidance will be essential to our continued success, including the development and commercialisation of our new Honey Truffle Sweetener, growth of our commercially successful ClearIQ natural flavour modifier, and future breakthroughs using the power of fungi.”

Established in 2013 and based in Colorado, US, MycoTechnology produces plant-based ingredients developed through its advanced mushroom mycelial fermentation technology. It operates from an 86,000-square-foot facility, working to address complex food system challenges around the world and increase the availability of nutritious, clean label foods.

The company has raised $220 million so far from investors across different sectors, and its ClearIQ flavour modifier is sold globally to major flavour houses, co-manufacturers, distributors and CPG firms.

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