Shelley R. King

Shelley King is a seasoned executive in the natural products and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Natural Products Canada since April 2016, where efforts focus on advancing innovative natural products to market. As Director at Natural Products Canada Ventures, established in March 2021, Shelley oversees investment in early-stage companies developing biologically-based solutions. Prior roles include Chief Executive Officer at Synapse, where Shelley enhanced the organization’s value through knowledge transfer from the University of Prince Edward Island, and Vice-President of Research & Business Development at Genome Atlantic, managing large-scale research projects. Additional experience includes leading NovaLipids Inc. as President, and serving as a Research Assistant at Memorial University. Shelley holds an MBA, an MSc in Neuroscience, and a BSc in Biology, all from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.