April 17, 2024

Unibio appoints new chief financial officer

Sustainable protein company Unibio has appointed Spencer White as chief financial officer, which will be effective on April 29.

White will join the executive management team and report to Unibio chief executive officer David Henstrom.

White is an experienced international finance specialist with more than 30 years of experience working in financial services and investment management. He joins from TWL Pacific, a corporate consulting company, where he was the founding partner providing strategic advice and capital structuring services to a range of early stage and growth companies.

White brings a unique insight into the funding and growth challenges across a wide range of sectors, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets, Unibio said. His extensive experience in corporate finance, capital raising and M&A will be a significant element of his role as he works alongside the board to identify other sources of investment for Unibio.

White will also be leading the development and implementation of Unibio's global investment strategy and be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations at the company. 

Henstrom said: "We are thrilled to welcome Spencer to our management team as our chief financial officer. His extensive experience in corporate finance, investment strategies and proven success in helping companies raise capital will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in steering our company towards sustained growth and success. "

Commenting on his appointment, White said: "I am truly excited to join Unibio as chief financial officer, a company with a noble mission to feed the planet through innovation and sustainable protein production.  Unibio's commitment to produce feed and food in a planet-friendly way aligns with my belief that you can do good business and create significant positive impact simultaneously. I am looking forward to joining the team."

- Unibio