Douglas Bolster, PhD
About Douglas Bolster, PhD
Douglas Bolster, PhD, serves as the Senior Director of Translational & Clinical Research at Brightseed, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 15 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, with a focus on innovation and product development, and has held various roles at companies such as PepsiCo, Danone North America, and Nestlé Health Science.
Current Role at Brightseed
Douglas Bolster serves as the Senior Director of Translational & Clinical Research at Brightseed. He has held this position since 2021, where he focuses on integrating scientific research with clinical applications to enhance product development. His role involves leading research initiatives that align with the company's mission to innovate in the field of nutrition.
Previous Experience in the CPG Industry
Before joining Brightseed, Douglas Bolster worked at Danone North America as the Director of Nutrition from 2016 to 2021. His earlier roles include serving as a Senior Principal Scientist at PepsiCo from 2013 to 2016 and as a Senior Scientist at Nestlé Health Science from 2009 to 2012. He also held the position of Manager of Nutrition Science at Dr Pepper Snapple Group from 2006 to 2009. His extensive experience spans over 15 years in the consumer packaged goods industry.
Educational Background
Douglas Bolster completed his PhD in Exercise Physiology/Nutrition at the University of Connecticut from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, where he studied Cellular & Molecular Physiology and achieved the status of Postdoctoral Fellow from 2001 to 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in nutrition and research.
Expertise in Product Innovation
Douglas Bolster specializes in connecting scientific and nutritional insights with consumer needs to drive product innovation. He possesses expertise in strategy development and pipeline innovation within the research and development sector. His ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams has been instrumental in successfully launching new products in the market.