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

Sean Kelly

Senior Project Manager & Interim Director General

Dr. Blanca Suarez-Merino

Dr. Blanca Suarez-Merino

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Nikolina Latković

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.

Landon Mertz

Landon Mertz

Chairman of the Board

Chief Executive Officer

Cerion Nanomaterials

Ishrat Chaudhuri

Ishrat Chaudhuri

Board Member

Senior Principal Toxicologist

Cabot Corporation

Allen Reid

Allen Reid

Board Member

Commercial Director

NanoGap

Richard Berry

Richard Berry

Board Member

Chief Technology Officer

CelluForce Inc.

Francesca Peditto

Francesca Peditto

Board Member

Global Product Stewardship

Solvay SA

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