Ned Becker

Ned Becker is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in the health and wellness industry, particularly in dietary supplements and consumer product innovation. Currently serving as Chief Development Officer and Investor/Partner at Planetary Design since May 2016, Becker oversees five growth brands, including Airscape and Fresh Port. Previous roles include Managing Partner at Evolution Nutra, LLC, and Executive Vice President of Operations & Development at MaryRuth's, where over 70 new products were launched in an 18-month period. Becker's career highlights include significant contributions to sales and business development at Columbia Nutritional and co-founding Nutritional Laboratories Intl. With an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BS in Business Administration from The University of Montana, Becker combines solid academic credentials with a robust track record of innovative product commercialization and strategic growth.