Management Team

David Atkins is an accomplished global healthcare leader with global markets experience across a broad range of life sciences and healthcare disciplines, having gained deep experience in R&D, product development and commercialisation across biotech, medical device, IVD and data-driven solutions in all global markets. Over the last 30 years, David has held national, regional and global roles across the pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics sectors. David’s responsibilities have covered all functions from discovery research through to sales and marketing in most key geographies. He has valuable experience in start-up ventures, scale-ups, turnarounds and high-growth enterprises. He has held senior leadership roles in smaller businesses including Congenica (UK), Veridex (US) and Gene Shears (Australia), and larger global businesses including Johnson & Johnson and Danaher.

Guy Carisbrooke is a seasoned Financial Controller, having successfully steered the finance functions in various companies and sectors, ranging from energy and utilities, health, agriculture, and retail. His educational background is equally robust, boasting two bachelor's degrees and a graduate diploma in Chartered Accountancy (CA). His previous and current responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum, including Board and statutory reporting, project management and implementation, compliance, and customised budgeting and forecasting to align with the business's unique needs and industry standards.

Andrea Steele is an independent Melbourne based lawyer who specialises in providing legal, regulatory and compliance advice to the Australian life sciences, healthcare, energy and renewable industries. Andrea’s key practice includes advising both listed and private companies, multinationals and government organisations on matters relating to the negotiation of complex commercial contracts, regulatory advice, major procurement, strategic collaborations and mergers and acquisitions. Andrea’s deep experience and practical insights are particularly appreciated by clients who seek her guidance on how to plan and execute these important projects.