UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors Serguei V. Melnik for continued success in business. As the president and chairman of the board at Nutriband Inc., Mr. Melnik has spent over three decades building a distinguished career as an executive, entrepreneur and investor. His achievements in capital markets are notable for focusing on shareholder protection and public market strategy.
Development of Aversa Fentanyl Patch
Under Mr. Melnik's leadership, Nutriband Inc. became a NASDAQ-listed company with a multimillion-dollar valuation. Since co-founding the company in 2016, he has guided Nutriband Inc. through acquisitions, developing proprietary technology and introducing products designed to address critical needs in pain management. The company's first product, a fentanyl patch using Aversa technology, recently completed feasibility testing with a leading U.S. manufacturer and a Type C meeting with the FDA is scheduled for September 2025.
Previous milestones for Mr. Melnik include acquiring an Irish company and the successful IPO in 2021. These business moves allowed Nutriband Inc. to expand its technology platform. He emphasizes safety and efficacy in all product development, seeking to design patches that reduce the potential for misuse while providing effective relief for patients with chronic pain. "People cannot just rely on Tylenol or Ibuprofen if they have chronic pain; it will not help," he says. Plans are underway for further studies to demonstrate the performance of the patches and secure regulatory approval.
Strategic Expertise in Capital Markets
Academic training in applied economics, international law and political science has provided Mr. Melnik with a broad foundation for business leadership. He earned a master's degree in applied economics from UCF College of Business in 1998 and a Juris Doctor in international law from Universitatea de Stat din Moldova in 1995. Summer programs at Central European University and international exchange experiences also shaped his global perspective, which continues to influence his approach to corporate strategy.
Before Nutriband Inc., Mr. Melnik founded Wolf Blitz Inc., where he continues to assist companies across the U.S., Ecuador, Russia, Moldova and Romania in going public. He previously held executive positions at UNR Holdings Inc. and Asconi Corporation, having acquired his first company from Moldova at age 31. His experience in business operations, investment banking and international capital markets has informed his strategic approach to corporate growth and shareholder protection.
Lessons in Resilience and Ethics
Mr. Melnik also wrote "The Road to Kilimanjaro: From the Poorest Country in Europe to the Pinnacle of the World." The book documents his professional experiences, lessons learned and methods for overcoming setbacks. It also offers insights into entrepreneurship, resilience and ethical business practices. "I'm proud to say that nobody would ever tell you that I betrayed or deceived them in something," he says.
Outside of business, Mr. Melnik engages in civic and athletic activities. He holds a second-degree black belt in taekwondo and participates in mountain climbing and scuba diving. Moreover, he supports his children's academic and athletic endeavors.
Now looking ahead in this professional life, Mr. Melnik anticipates changes. "We've seen the shifts," he says, "and the CDC and FDA look like they're more willing to accept those painkilling patches and fast-forward the solution." In tandem with this progress, he plans to advance Nutriband Inc.'s product pipeline across multiple therapeutic areas. These specialties include pain management, addiction treatment and diabetes care. His leadership showcases a dedication to shareholder interests, patient safety and the development of commercially viable medical solutions.
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