Our Team
Executive Team
At the heart of NIA’s success is our Executive Team, a group of seasoned leaders in the nanomaterials community who combine deep industry expertise with a passionate commitment to advancing our mission. Each member brings a track record of strategic vision, operational excellence, and member-centric leadership — ensuring that NIA not only anticipates change in our field but helps shape it.

Sean Kelly
Senior Project Manager & Interim Director General

Dr. Blanca Suarez-Merino
Director, Regulatory Affairs

Nikolina Latković
Communications & Project Officer
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a distinguished group of professionals whose insights, experience, and governance in the nanomaterials industry elevates NIA’s impact and strategic direction. Comprised of respected leaders from diverse backgrounds, the Board ensures that NIA remains true to its mission while pursuing bold goals that benefit our membership and the wider community.

Ishrat Chaudhuri
Board Member
Senior Principal Toxicologist
Cabot Corporation

Allen Reid
Board Member
Commercial Director
NanoGap

Richard Berry
Board Member
Chief Technology Officer
CelluForce Inc.

Francesca Peditto
Board Member
Global Product Stewardship
Solvay SA
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