David Istier

David Istier has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. David is the Founder/CEO of Gutzy Organic - Keep Moving since 2014, where they introduced the first refrigerated organic prebiotic fiber fruit, veggie, and botanical snack. Prior to that, they served as the Business Unit Director - North America Jacquet/Brossard at Groupe Limagrain from 2011 to 2014. David also worked at Materne, North America as the Director of Sales East and Strategic Accounts from 2011 to 2011, and later as the Regional Manager North America/VP Sales and Marketing from 2009 to 2011. At Green Seed North America, they held the position of VP Marketing from 2007 to 2009. In addition, they founded and served as the Director of Gossip from 2005 to 2007. Earlier in their career, they worked as the International Marketing Controller at Burtons Foods from 2004 to 2005, and as a Senior Brand Manager - Europe at Marlow Foods Limited from 2001 to 2004. David started their career at Imperial Tobacco, where they worked as a Marketing Controller for Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East from 1998 to 2001.

David Istier's education history includes a range of studies in nutrition and healthy living, international business, and economics. In 2022, they attended Cornell University and obtained a certificate in Nutrition and Healthy Living. From 1999 to 2000, David pursued a Master's degree in international business at Grenoble Ecole de Management. Prior to that, from 1994 to 1998, they earned a Bachelor of Science (hons) degree in Economics from Université Grenoble Alpes.