We are executive search and leadership development specialists working to build a better future. As advisors and consultants to companies at the cutting edge of Health, Science, and Technology, we are united by our mission to build teams that change the world. Operating uniquely as one global team, we have honed our expertise, platform, and data for over two decades, working across three continents, and in 40 countries. Applying what we learn through our work with boards, leadership teams, and investors in the world’s most innovative companies, we bring together and develop the right people at the right time to propel them to achieve their worthwhile goals.
The Coulter Partners team is made up of 110 experts, working in 40 countries, holding 250,000 conversations with industry leaders each year. Together we channel data and learning to the benefit of our clients. We are a diverse group of experts with backgrounds ranging from science and technology, to the arts, finance, and more. Our reward system is designed to drive one-team behaviors and we work together seamlessly to combine industry experience and global insight with our passion for progress. Our team understands and is up to date with the challenges you face and the opportunities your business can maximize. This means we can find and develop exceptional individuals to drive you forward.
Our network is carefully curated and gives us access to leaders who can guide science, technology and innovation-driven companies through all stages of growth and evolution. Our executive search is an end-to-end process, underpinned by rigorous data and analytics from our dedicated Business Intelligence function and CP:Net™, our proprietary AI-driven candidate and company database. Our Board Advisory brings over two decades’ experience in building, advising and evolving boards for private and public companies. We understand what value a board can bring and how to evaluate its suitability for the stage of the business and the 3–5-year plan. We also provide leadership advisory at every step of the way. We have a network of mentors and advisors that bring the next level of insight to your organization, to build teams that change the world.
Life sciences search specialist Coulter Partners has expanded with the addition of Christelle Kerouedan as marketing director. “We are delighted to welcome Christelle to the team and are looking forward to working with her on the next phase of development of Coulter Partners,” said CEO Bianca Coulter. Her extensive experience as a life sciences communications specialist will
Over the past few months, numerous healthcare and life sciences organizations have turned to executive search firms to find new leaders. In the era of COVID-19, the sector has been a burgeoning area for recruiters to ply their trade. Recently, life sciences search specialist Coulter Partners joined with Civetta Therapeutics in the recruitment of Christopher D. Roberts
Over the past few months, numerous healthcare organizations have turned to executive search firms to find new chief medical officers. In the era of COVID-19 this is likely to be another burgeoning area for executive search firms. Life sciences search specialist Coulter Partners recently partnered with Memo Therapeutics AG for the recruitment of George Badita as its new
Life sciences search specialist Coulter Partners recently partnered with 2N Pharma, a biotech company developing therapeutic drugs to treat neurological disorders, to secure the appointments of Alex Leech as chair of the board of directors and John Kemp as non-executive director. “We are very proud and excited to welcome Alex and John to the board,” said Preben Bruun-Nyzell,
Coulter Partners successfully completed a search assignment for NeoPhore Limited and is pleased to announce the placement of Michael Shih as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Director. NeoPhore, a small molecule neoantigen immuno-oncology company, is developing a pipeline of highly validated, first-in-class small molecule drugs targeting proteins across the DNA mismatch repair (MMR)
Coulter Partners, the global expert building leadership teams for Health, Science and Technology innovation businesses, successfully completed a search assignment for Metrion Biosciences (“Metrion”) and is pleased to announce the placement of Lee Patterson, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Dr Andrew Southan, who has stepped down after five years in the post. Metrion
Coulter Partners successfully completed a search assignment for Curve Therapeutics (“Curve”) and is pleased to announce the placement of Rab Prinjha, PhD, as Chief Research and Development (R&D) Officer. Curve Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company pioneering a revolutionary mammalian cell-based, functional drug discovery platform to address intracellular disease targets. Its mission is to improve
Coulter Partners successfully completed a search assignment for Entia and is pleased to announce the placement of Timothy Broke-Smith as Senior Vice President of Partnerships. Working at the frontiers of remote patient monitoring and predictive analytics, Entia has combined novel at-home blood testing technology and digital solutions to deliver personalized insights into cancer patients’ journeys
Coulter Partners recently partnered with Solu Therapeutics (Solu) and is pleased to announce the placement of Sergio Santillana, MD, MSc, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Solu Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pioneering novel therapies to eliminate disease-driving cells in cancer, immunology, and other therapeutic areas. As CMO, Dr. Santillana will oversee strategic direction and
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