Jon Anderson, PhD
President of Actives International, LLC
Dr. Jon Anderson has dedicated his academic and industrial careers to the discovery and development of high purity bioactives from natural sources for human and animal health care.
Jon spent 8 years at Purdue University School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy as a graduate student, Post-doctorate, and Research Scientist working on bioactive compounds from higher plants. His academic training focused on the search for anti-cancer compounds and agrochemicals.
In 1992 he joined a Major Cosmetics Company as Senior Principal Scientist, and worked on developing novel high purity ingredients for skin treatment products. He developed particular expertise in anti-inflammatories, anti-allergens, anti-oxidants, protease inhibitors, modulators of proliferation and differentiation, and other pathways pertinent to skin treatment.
In 2000 Dr. Anderson joined Bill Williams to form Actives International LLC. Jon became President of the company after Bill's death in 2010, and he continues to head up the development of prototype active ingredients and coordinates outside manufacturing with partner companies around the world.
Recognized as an industry leader, Dr. Anderson is a frequent speaker at scientific meetings on Pharmacognosy, Microbiology, and Cosmetic Chemistry. His achievements include 7 patents, 25 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 20 scientific podium presentations.
Jon continues his interest in understanding and using the chemistry of plants, marine products and fermentations.