The Right Expert Team
Taking Cosabody to Market
Leading animal health industry experts changing health outcomes and driving financial returns in the poultry industry.
Bill Gutrich MBA
President & General Manager
Bill is a seasoned business leader with a background in sales, marketing, and strategy, having worked with top global brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Samsung. In recent years, he transitioned into animal agriculture, gaining expertise in animal health, welfare, and sustainability through his work at Elanco Animal Health.
He holds a Bachelor’s in Finance and an MBA in Marketing and International Business from the University of Illinois, and is a respected speaker in the industry, known for his consumer insights and positive messaging around animal proteins.
Now at Optum Immunity, Bill combines his business acumen, industry knowledge, and network to help bring Cosabody to market—supporting sustainable animal nutrition and global food security.
Dr. Kimberly
Livingston PhD
Dr. Kim Livingston is a nutritional immunologist focused on animal and human gut health. She holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. in nutrition and immunology from UC Davis. Her postdoctoral work at the USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center expanded her expertise into human nutrition.
She has held faculty positions at Cal Poly and NC State University, and currently serves as Chief Research Officer at Optum Immunity, where she leads efforts to improve gut health in poultry through nutrition and immune research. Known for her clear communication of complex topics, Kim is also an experienced speaker at national and international conferences.
Kim lives near Raleigh, NC, with her husband and two daughters on their poultry farm, where she plans to conduct future research. A dedicated triathlete, she’s completed three Ironman races.
Dr. Pradyut Paul PhD
Molecular Immunology and Analytical Biology Expert
Dr. Pradyut Paul is an immunologist with expertise in protein-mediated cell therapy and immunotherapy. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Louisville and completed postdoctoral research at UW–Madison, where he advanced genetic therapies and immunotherapy for ovarian cancer.
With over 10 years in biotech and preclinical research, he combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership skills. As R&D Director at AbE Discovery, he leads the development of antibody-based therapeutics and innovative food supplements. Since 2022, he has also headed Research & Innovation at Optum Immunity, driving the expansion of Cosabody into new food animal species.
Outside the lab, Pradyut enjoys travel, global cuisine, reading, and films.
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Dr. Alfredo Mañón DVM
Animal Health Market Expert
Dr. Alfredo Mañón is a veterinary doctor and seasoned sales leader with over 20 years of experience in the animal nutrition industry, specializing in poultry health across the U.S. and Latin America. He holds a D.V.M. from the Dominican Republic and a Master’s in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky.
He played a key role in growing Kerry’s animal nutrition division, launching five generations of enzyme and gut health products over 17 years. In 2019, he joined Elanco to lead sales in nutritional health and later founded AMJ Animal Nutrition to support companies like Optum Immunity in expanding new markets. Since 2022, he has led the sales strategy for Cosabody.
Alfredo lives in Louisville, KY with his wife and five children. He enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and is a long-time member of the Reformed Baptist Church of Louisville.
Dr. Luis Enrique Santana DVM
Business Development, Sales & Marketing
Dr. Luis Enrique Santana is a seasoned veterinary and international business professional with extensive experience in sales and marketing within the global animal nutrition industry. He has led strategic growth across Latin America, North America, Asia, and Africa, with a strong track record in international business development.
He has held leadership roles at Alpharma, Merrick’s Inc., and Omega Protein, and has worked with U.S. and Canadian government agencies to promote agricultural exports. Currently at Optum Immunity, he brings deep market knowledge and strong industry relationships to drive global expansion.
A native of Mexico, Dr. Santana earned his D.V.M. from the University of Guadalajara, a specialty in Bovine Production and Nutrition from UOA, and a Master’s in International Business from Thunderbird/ITESM.