Upside Foods, a cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, announced that Dr. Kevin Kayser, Upside's senior vice president of research & development, has been promoted to the role of chief scientific officer (CSO), and Sean Edgett, former general counsel at Twitter, has joined Upside Foods as chief legal officer (CLO). These strategic appointments underscore Upside's dedication to assembling an exceptional industry-defining leadership team to drive the company's growth in its next phase.
"Kevin's deep knowledge in advancing the science of cultivated meat and Sean's strategic expertise in navigating complex landscapes make them the perfect fit for their respective roles," said Dr. Uma Valeti, CEO and founder of UPSIDE Foods. "Expanding our executive team will accelerate our efforts to make our food system more humane and sustainable as we bring delicious, safe cultivated meat to consumers."