Primary Job Title President & CEO Primary Organization 
GLOBAL FOOD TECHNOLOGIES
Gender Male
Mr. Meeks has been a driving force behind GFT from its inception in 2001. Under his guidance, GFT has assembled a solid senior management team, board of directors and advisory team, expanded the corporate presence in the U.S. and established GFT offices and customers in South America and Asia. Mr. Meeks’ leadership has led the company to its
current position where it is now globally commercializing its proprietary technology and iPura Food Safety Program.
In addition to assembling an experienced management team, he has articulated the company’s vision to industry and to the financial community and has been a motivating force for company employees. As President & CEO, Mr. Meeks carries the company’s vision and message and he is responsible for the development and execution of GFT’s strategic plans.
Keith started his career in the financial services industry in 1980 with New York Life Insurance Company before founding a financial services company. Earning the use of the Certified Financial Planner designation from the College of Financial Planners, Keith was the winner of numerous industry awards, including the designation of Life Membership in the International Million Dollar Round Table Association (MDRT). In the financial planning industry, Keith honed his professional skills and has applied those skills to assist GFT in its strategic development and execution of its plans.
In 2008, Keith Meeks was awarded the Certificate in International Food Laws from Michigan State University, the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, and the Institute for Food Laws & Regulations. The course work included International Food Law and Regulation, Codex Alimentarius, Food Regulation in the European Union and Food Regulation in Asia.
Because of his knowledge, experience, leadership and motivation, Mr. Meeks is well suited to lead Global Food Technologies as its President & CEO.
