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Sasha Tozzi, Ph.D., is the new Vice President of Operations at BioZyme® Inc. In his role, he will oversee the manufacturing processes and people to ensure that a safe, accurate product continues to be made. He will also manage the quality and cost of operations within the company, a global fermentation leader.
“I am a lifelong learner, and this is a great opportunity to make a mark and learn more about the industry,” Tozzi said. “I appreciate the Live It, Love It, Lead It philosophy that BioZyme encompasses. In previous jobs and positions, I have led in a way that building rapport with my teams has shown to be effective. It is nice to see it in action.”
Tozzi brings more than 15 years of expertise in fermentation, operations, leadership, product development and strategic planning to his role at BioZyme. He most recently worked at GenCanna, where he oversaw manufacturing operations and the development and launch of new products. He has also served in leadership roles at Alltech Inc., and Aurora Algae Inc. He started his own biotech consulting firm, specializing in solutions for both international biotech companies and startups. He prides himself on working closely with the CEOs at each company to align their goals from the top down and achieve growth and success for the businesses. He is excited about the opportunities at BioZyme, not only with our own products, but also within the tolling fermentation division.
“We are so excited to have Dr. Tozzi join the BioZyme team. His fermentation expertise is astounding, but beyond that, he brings so much experience working with teams and individuals to make them better workers. He leads with words and actions, and he is a perfect fit with our Live It, Love It, Lead It leadership initiative,” said Lisa Norton, BioZyme president and CEO.
Tozzi earned his Ph.D. in Marine Science from the College of William and Mary. He has a Master of Science in Oceanography from Rutgers. He has authored more than 40 publications and received the prestigious National Science Foundation U.S. Antarctic Service Medal. He is based in Lexington, Kentucky, home to BioZyme’s sister company, Cogent Solutions Group. He is married to Amy DiCarlantonio, and they have a daughter Sonia. He enjoys family time, cooking, traveling and sailing.
Welcome To BioZyme
BioZyme, with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is a global leader in fermentation. It uses its proprietary strain of Aspergillus oryzae to develop pre- and post-biotics under the brand AO-Biotics®. In addition, BioZyme offers supplements and animal health products for a variety of animals, including cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, horses, dogs and cats.
The BioZyme Family of Brands includes AO-Biotics®, VitaFerm®, Gain Smart®, Sure Champ®, Vitalize®, DuraFerm® and Backyard Boost®. BioZyme reaches a global market of customers throughout the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
About BioZyme® Inc.
BioZyme Inc., founded in 1951, develops and manufactures natural, proprietary products focused on animal nutrition, health and microbiology. With a continued commitment to research, BioZyme offers a complete line of feed additives and high density, highly available vitamin, mineral, trace mineral and protein supplements for a variety of animals including cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, horses and dogs. BioZyme brands include AO-Biotics,®, VitaFerm®, Gain Smart®, Sure Champ®, Vitalize®, DuraFerm® and Backyard Boost®. With headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri, the company reaches a global market of customers that stretches into countries across five continents. For more information about BioZyme, visit www.biozymeinc.com.
