Kathryn Davis
About Kathryn Davis
Kathryn Davis serves as the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at Apeel, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in regulatory affairs spanning over a decade, she has held various roles at Syngenta and BASF, and advocates for sustainable food systems through technology and policy.
Work at Apeel
Kathryn Davis has been with Apeel since 2020, holding various roles including Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs & Compliance, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this, she served as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs and Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager. In her current role, she focuses on regulatory compliance and advocates for sustainable food systems through technology and policy initiatives.
Previous Experience at Syngenta
Before joining Apeel, Kathryn Davis worked at Syngenta for nearly a decade in various regulatory roles. She served as the US Federal Registration and Policy Lead from 2015 to 2018, and as Global Regulatory Affairs Manager from 2011 to 2015. Her earlier positions included Regulatory Affairs Specialist and Study Director for Product Safety, contributing to regulatory stewardship in the seeds sector.
Background in Research and Development
Kathryn Davis began her career at BASF as a Research Associate in Plant Science for a brief period in 2005. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in regulatory affairs, particularly in the agricultural sector. Her background in research has informed her approach to regulatory compliance and policy development.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Davis holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from North Carolina State University, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry from the same institution, studying from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, she pursued studies in Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership at Arizona State University from 2019 to 2020.
Advocacy for Sustainable Food Systems
Kathryn Davis is actively involved in advocating for sustainable food systems. Her work at Apeel and previous roles reflect her commitment to integrating technology, policies, and practices that promote sustainability in the food industry. She is part of a mission-driven community focused on advancing these objectives.