Mark Gillilan

Mark Gillilan is the founder of Kyoto Botanicals and a 20-year veteran of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. With over a decade of leadership in the botanical wellness space, including high-level experience at the nation’s largest CBD firm, Mark specializes in clean-label manufacturing, botanical synergy, and the evolution of botanical wellness.

Known for his 'effect-first' philosophy, Mark is a vocal advocate for transparency in the supplement industry. He provides expert commentary on third-party testing standards, the nuances of broad-spectrum vs. isolate extracts, and the intersection of functional botanicals and real life.

Mark’s work and insights have been featured in the Greeley Tribune, Leafreport, Birdies Not BS, and The Marijuana Times. He is available for expert commentary on the future of hemp, functional mushrooms, botanical integrity, and consumer safety in the wellness market.