Driving innovation in wellness.

At Pangea Natural Foods, our leadership team brings together decades of experience in food manufacturing, technology, marketing, and business development. Each member of our team contributes unique expertise and shares a common vision: revolutionizing the wellness industry through innovation and quality. From traditional food manufacturing wisdom to cutting-edge digital strategies, our diverse leadership team guides Pangea's growth while maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Leadership team.

Pratap Sandhu

Chief Executive Officer

A visionary entrepreneur with deep roots in food manufacturing, Pratap transformed his family's business from a small operation to a global success. With his BCIT background in marketing and professional sales, he leads Pangea's strategic direction and growth initiatives. His experience in scaling Prabu Foods from two employees to a team of twenty demonstrates his ability to build successful, quality-focused enterprises.

Damon Micheals

Co-Founder, President (Amino Innovations)

Damon is a wellness entrepreneur with 20 years’ experience in biopharma, athletics, and sustainability. He’s led startups, advised high-growth ventures, founded Colorado’s first glass-recycling company, and was pivotal at Ebbu, acquired by Canopy Growth for C$429M. His work blends ancient healing with modern science to advance health, innovation, and environmental impact.



Justin Kirkland

Co-Founder, Chief Science Officer (Amino Innovations)


Justin is a longevity medicine expert with 30+ years in drug development and pharmaceutical innovation. A patent holder and founder of Nutraneds, Kilochem, and Fristoe Pharmaceuticals, he has advanced functional medicine and developed GMP-grade clinical trial materials. His work with The University of Miami and other institutions drives breakthroughs in personalized medicine and longevity.

Daryl Louie

Chief Marketing Officer

Digital marketing innovator and Co-Founder of AntiSocial Media Solutions, Daryl brings 15+ years of brand strategy expertise. His agency's impressive client roster included Starbucks, Netflix, and 7-Eleven before its successful acquisition in 2019. Daryl leads Pangea's digital presence and market positioning strategies.

Board of directors/advisors.

Pratap Sandhu

Chief Executive Officer

A visionary entrepreneur with deep roots in food manufacturing, Pratap transformed his family's business from a small operation to a global success. With his BCIT background in marketing and professional sales, he leads Pangea's strategic direction and growth initiatives. His experience in scaling Prabu Foods from two employees to a team of twenty demonstrates his ability to build successful, quality-focused enterprises.

Nashir Virani

Director

Food industry pioneer and former CEO of Golden Boy Foods, which he grew from a coffee business to a diversified food manufacturer before its US$500 million acquisition by Kraft in 2015. Currently CEO of First Choice Foods, Nashir brings invaluable industry expertise and strategic insight to Pangea's board.


Ajit Bhatti 

Director

A technology and investment veteran with 19 years of leadership experience, Ajit specializes in large-scale project implementation and venture capital investments. His expertise spans healthcare, technology, and mineral exploration, supported by credentials from UBC and BCIT. His analytical approach strengthens Pangea's strategic planning and technological advancement.

Jordan Melville

Advisor

Canadian business strategist with extensive experience in food manufacturing, distribution, and franchising. Key player in Boston Pizza's expansion to 400+ North American locations and founder of award-winning Brandlive Management Group, Jordan provides crucial guidance in brand development and market expansion strategies.