Meet the team blending science with clean protein indulgence
Protelicious is built by a mission-driven team of entrepreneurs, scientists, chefs, and experts across supply chain, e-commerce, B2B, wellness, and healthcare. United by a shared passion for gourmet nutrition and science-backed wellness, we bring decades of experience together. With enthusiasm, rigor, and creativity, we blend the science of better nutrition with the joy of exceptional food — creating indulgent products designed to help people thrive.
The team who runs it
Operations, design, growth, science, and market leadership across the US, France, and Hong Kong.
Sheila Partrat
Founder & CEO
Olivier Partrat
COO & Founding Partner
Jean-François Lesgards
CSO & Founding Partner
Brian Venuti
Acting Chief Marketing Officer
Nishant Kapoor
Director eCommerce Growth & AI Integrations, all markets
Lisa Hazen
Lead — Operations, all markets & Founding Partner
Andreia Coutinho
Design Lead — making Protelicious look as good as it tastes
Emily Chapman
B2B Growth Executive — health & longevity sector
Joel Cinnamon
Business Executive Advisor — B2B & soft serve
Michelle Chan
Lead — HR & Team Experience
The advisors who sharpen it
Decades of leadership across investment, brand, supply chain, finance, and growth.
Andre Persaud
Chief of Business Advisory Board
Michele Dowling-Johnson
Brand Strategy, eCom & Growth
Michael Wainscott
Lead Investment Strategist & Value Creation Expert
Jim Wogan
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Walter Tabaschek
Supply Chain, Financial & Industrial Optimization Expert
Michael Nolan
Integration Officer — making board strategy operational
The clinicians who stand behind it
Specialists in nutrition science, neurology, pharmacology, and clinical trials.
Dr Allan Chiunda
Chief Medical Officer · Medical leader & tech expert
Dr Francesco Bibbiani
Neurology, Pharma & Functional Nutrition Expert
Dr Mina Pastagia
Clinical Trial Expert