Delsie Braganza

Delsie joined the Focal Point Research team in 2011 and has been an invaluable asset for our clients. With her strong regulatory and quality assurance background, she is able to audit facilities, set up and maintain GMP compliant facilities, develop strong quality management systems, and co-ordinate successful Health Canada inspections. In addition to this, Delsie oversees all submissions made to Health Canada and the US FDA.

Delsie obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. B. Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Toronto, Post-Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations (RAQ) from Seneca College and Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS). When she’s not learning something new, Delsie loves spending time with family, going on road trips or long walks, and swimming.

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Jennifer has been bringing new products to market for over 10 years. Her career with Focal Point Research has a foundation based on service excellence, leadership, and a passion for both the cosmetic and health products industries.

With the successful development of hundreds of new products, Jennifer was the obvious choice to lead Focal Point Research into the future as the successor to company founder, Rob Fichtner.

Jennifer balances her career by honouring her wanderlust and adopting rescue dogs along the way.

Robert Fichtner

Since co-founding Focal Point over 20 years ago, Rob has led our Regulatory and Scientific practice. A chemist by training, his experience includes Cosmetics, Drugs, Medical Devices, Consumer Products and Natural Health Products (Dietary Supplements). Rob has participated in the launch of thousands of products including their formulation, manufacturing and regulatory submissions for approval. His wealth of experience spans almost 40 years in innovation.
Rob has been involved in all aspects of innovation and new product development. He shares some of his insights in his new video series “Lectures in Innovation”. You can view the first video here.
When not supporting innovators, Rob spends his time becoming a better sailor and guitar player.