Governance

At the Biotechnology Business Institute, our Governance structure embodies our ambition to shape the future of the life sciences sector globally. Guided by our Management Board, Advisors, and Ambassadors, we are committed to developing exceptional talent, equipping emerging leaders with the expertise, vision, and networks necessary to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformative impact in Biotechnology and Life Sciences worldwide.

Our Governance also plays a pivotal role in building and strengthening life sciences ecosystems across regions. By fostering collaboration between industry, academia, investors, and policymakers, the Biotechnology Business Institute accelerates the growth of sustainable innovation hubs, creates cross-border opportunities, and ensures that talent and organisations alike can thrive within a connected, dynamic global life sciences community.

Biotechnology Business Institute cambrige Management Board

The Management Board of the Biotechnology Business Institute brings over 35 years of expertise in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health, ensuring the Institute remains a centre of excellence in developing global leaders in life sciences innovation.

With strategic oversight of all programmes, the Board guides the professional development of scientific managers and fosters the advancement of sustainable life sciences ecosystems. Through governance, collaboration, and the facilitation of innovation platforms, the Board ensures the Institute contributes meaningfully to the growth and impact of the global life sciences community.

The Board is also responsible for long-term planning and maintaining the high standards that define the Institute. Complementary boards and committees, appointed by the Institute and including external experts, provide specialised guidance on executive education, academic development, and ecosystem initiatives, reinforcing the Institute’s leadership in both education and global life sciences development.

BBI Cambridge Chris Howie UK Managing Director

BBI Cambridge Mark Treherne Curriculum Coordinator

Chris Howie

Mark Treherne

Juan R. Garcia

Board Member & Partner

Executive Chairman

Biotechnology Business Institute Advisory Board

At the Biotechnology Business Institute, our Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and expert insight to support the Institute’s mission of advancing global collaboration in the life sciences. Comprising distinguished leaders from industry, academia, and professional sectors, Advisors ensure that BBI remains at the forefront of executive education, innovation, and sustainable development within the biotechnology, healthcare, and life sciences fields.

Advisors contribute their experience to shape key initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and foster international cooperation. By guiding programme development, supporting strategic projects, and promoting cross-sector collaboration, the Advisory Board reinforces the Institute’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of global life sciences leaders and driving innovation that is accessible, ethical, and globally impactful.

Tom Treherne

CEO & Founder at Innovis Search, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Pooja Datt

Research Manager at St. Mark's Hospital Foundation, Director & Founder at DynamIQ Limited, London, UK

Sandrine Ruiz

Senior Market Access Manager at Immunocore, Oxford, United Kingdom

Lubor Gaal

Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Development at Circio Holding ASA, Oslo, Norway

Andrea Burgos

Mindy Daeschner

Nicholas Draeger

Marie Chivers

Head of Alliance Management at NewAsmterdam Pharma, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Co-Founder at Norn Ventures, London, UK

Founder and Director at Cederberg GmbH, Basel area, Switzerland

Founder at Facilipharma, Great Hormead, United Kingdom

Biotechnology Business Institute Ambassadors

The Biotechnology Business Institute Ambassadors represent a distinguished network of professionals and alumni dedicated to advancing the Institute’s mission of developing global talent for a more accessible, sustainable, and innovative healthcare future. As key advocates of BBI’s academic and professional values, Ambassadors bridge the Institute’s educational excellence with the wider biotechnology and life sciences community worldwide.

Through strategic engagement, thought leadership, and cross-sector collaboration, BBI Ambassadors serve as catalysts for innovation and partnership. They contribute to the Institute’s initiatives by mentoring emerging leaders, promoting international cooperation, and facilitating dialogue between academia, industry, and investors. By embodying the principles of innovation, leadership, and global collaboration, Ambassadors strengthen BBI’s vision of fostering sustainable growth, advancing scientific solutions, and supporting the development of life sciences ecosystems on a global scale.

Carmen Georgescu

Operations Excellence Manager at Astellas Pharma, Bucharest, Romania.

Eastern Europe Ambassador