Ren-Hau Lai

Ren-Hau Lai is an experienced leader in innovation and product development within the nutrition and wellness sector. Currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Product Development at Athletic Greens since June 2023, Ren-Hau previously held key positions including Head of Research and Development at Supergut, Director at goop.com, and Senior Product Development Manager at Beachbody, where responsibilities included overseeing the product development of the flagship Shakeology® nutrition supplement. With a strong background as a Senior Scientist at both Mead Johnson Nutrition and General Mills, coupled with international business management experience at Davisco Foods International, Inc., Ren-Hau has demonstrated expertise in product formulation, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Ren-Hau holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Bachelor of Medicine from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and additional degrees in Engineering and Construction Management.