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Directive team
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Eduardo Gonzalez - Chairman, MBA, PADE Eduardo began his professional career at Philips Spain, later he was transferred to Philips Netherlands where he acquired responsibilities in areas such as Investment and Finance. After a brief period at ING Real Estate, he assumed the leadership of the Finance Strategy and Business Development Group managing the investments of ONCE (Spanish National Organization of the Blind). |
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Lourdes Lapeña - Chief Financial Officer Lourdes has more than 6 years of experience in corporate finance. She joined Genetrix from Arthur Andersen, where she worked on accounting and supply projects for companies including Microsoft Iberia. Previously, she was senior auditor at Fábregas Mercade. She holds a masters degree in Financial Management from the School of Industrial Organization (Escuela de Organización Industrial) in Madrid. |
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Neil Thomas, PhD - Business Development and Intellectual Property Director Neil has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and a PhD. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He joined Genetrix in 2006 from Bioxell S.p.A. in Milan, Italy, where he was Director of Intellectual Property and Technology. Prior to this, he worked for over six years in London-based European patent attorney firms, advising academic and industrial clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. He has experience in patent searching and drafting, patent portfolio management, licensing agreements and technology exploitation. |
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Gabriel Marquez, PhD - Scientific Director and Regulatory Affairs Gabriel holds a degree and a PhD in Biological Sciences from Universidad Complutense and has over 20 years experience in Research and Development. He directed R&D at the Department of Immunology and Oncology (DIO) at Spain's National Centre of Biotechnology (CNB), and has managed research teams at Pharmacia Corporation and Quintiles |
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Luis Rocabruna - Human Resources Director Luis has over 12 years experience in the multinational Grupo Ferrovial, where has was Head of Human Resources Development in the real estate area, He participated in various projects involving corporate executives with multinational character, and specialized in organizational development and management skills. Luis graduated from the Complutense University of Madrid, holds a Master’s in Management of Human Resources and Company Training and holds a Diploma in Management and Development of People (DDP) from the business school ESADE. < |
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Antonio Gomez-Almansa P.- Legal Director Antonio graduated in law from the San Pablo CEU University in Madrid, as a Technical Specialist in the Law of New Technology (DNT), and holds a Master’s in Business Law (MAJ) from the Instituto de Empresa, Madrid (IE). His professional experience has been developed in nationally and internationally reknowned law firms , working in various branches of law with special emphasis on Commercial and Corporate Law. |
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Juan Sebastián Ruiz- Institutional Relations Director Juan Sebastian has specialized in attracting public funding for the last 7 years; Juan Sebastian has worked for companies like Repsol-YPF, Endesa and Gamesa Eólica. Currently, he is representing Genetrix, board member of several business associations in the biotechnology sector as ASEBIO, BIOMADRID and MADRID BIOCLUSTER, as well as a member of the Monitoring Committee of the National plan in Spain about R&D plus Innovation (I+D+i). Juan Sebastian has a degree in Law and Business Administration (University of Carlos III of Madrid). |