The cultivated meat company named a chief product and growth officer, chief science officer, and chief legal officer.

Govind Kannan will take over the position in June.

Brendan Smith was appointed chief marketing officer.

Both members have a background with executive leadership experience.

Doug McKalip and Alexis Taylor participated in various panels throughout the event.

Jim Perdue is the 33^rd recipient of the National Protein and Food Distribution Association’s award.

Steve Lykken succeeds Mark Coffey at the food company.

Vernon Felts succeeds Walter ‘Gator’ Pelletier.

The association named five award winners for 2024.

The award is USPOULTRY’s most prestigious annual recognition.