Tamara A. Ranalli serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Food Safety at NEOGEN CORP, where she leads strategic initiatives to develop and deliver advanced diagnostic solutions for pathogen detection, allergen testing, and sanitation monitoring across the food supply chain. With more than 25 years of experience in microbiology and biotechnology, she has driven the company’s expansion into international markets by overseeing product innovation, regulatory compliance, and partnerships with global food producers and regulatory bodies. Her leadership has strengthened NEOGEN’s position as a key provider of rapid testing technologies that help prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure compliance with stringent safety standards. Before joining NEOGEN, Ranalli held executive positions at several life sciences firms, where she contributed to the commercialization of molecular diagnostic platforms and quality assurance systems used in food and beverage manufacturing. She played a key role in launching multiple award-winning testing kits that reduced detection times for contaminants, earning recognition from industry associations for advancing food safety protocols. Her achievements include scaling operations that increased revenue in the food safety segment while fostering collaborations with academic institutions on emerging threats like antimicrobial resistance. In her current role, Ranalli directs a global team focused on sustainable practices and digital integration in food testing, ensuring NEOGEN remains at the forefront of addressing evolving challenges in supply chain security. Her expertise continues to guide the company’s commitment to protecting public health through reliable, accessible technologies.