Beth Statkus is the Co‑Founder and CEO of Sorridi Therapeutics, a science‑driven startup dedicated to empowering people to address the root causes of disease rather than simply treating symptoms. Sorridi’s mission — Slow Neurodegeneration and Enhance Lives Through the Power of the Microbiome — reflects Beth’s commitment to translating cutting‑edge science into meaningful, accessible solutions for people living with chronic illness. Under her leadership, Sorridi has developed and clinically validated a first‑of‑its‑kind prebiotic fiber bar designed for people with Parkinson’s.

Before launching Sorridi, Beth served as Senior Director of New Business Development at Mars Wrigley, where she introduced Health & Wellness innovations across the US, EU, and China. Over her 20+ year career in Research & Development, Beth held multiple global leadership roles spanning Science & Technology, Business Translation, and Global Brand Teams. As Global Science Director, she transformed a 2‑person team into a 37‑member global organization with strategic oversight of 80+ associates and a $20M+ budget. Her leadership generated roughly $1.2B in new business opportunities, protected $1.8B in net sales value, delivered 13 technologies into the global pipeline, and drove 40 patent applications.

Beth’s innovation leadership extended across major global brands. She led the development of functional gum platforms, including a caffeine gum that delivered 25% incremental sales. Earlier, she oversaw global oral care innovation for brands such as Orbit, Extra, and Freedent, delivering 5% annual topline growth while reducing R&D project load by 20%. Beth began her R&D career at Kraft Foods, where she launched new products in the Yogurt and Pizza categories, including the award‑winning Creme Savers Yogurt and DiGiorno innovations.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Cornell University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, with concentrations in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Marketing, and International Business.