Board of Directors
Our Board brings diverse and relevant experience that guides our strategy.
Jonathan Peacock
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Peacock has served as our Chairman since 2022 and has served on our Board since 2017. He is a member of the Nominating & Governance Committee. Mr. Peacock also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at UCB SA. Mr. Peacock served as the Chief Financial Officer of Amgen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, from 2010 to 2014 and was the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of the Pharmaceuticals Division of Novartis AG, a global healthcare company, from 2005 to 2010. Previously, he was a partner at McKinsey and Price Waterhouse. In the past five years, Mr. Peacock served as Chairman and as CEO of Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc., as a founder and Chairman of Arix Bioscience PLC, and as a director of Genmab A/S. Mr. Peacock earned a master’s degree in Economics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and is a Chartered Accountant.
Mr. Peacock’s prior senior leadership experience at several companies, including as chief executive officer and chief financial officer, current and past experience as a board member at other companies, and his expertise in finance, strategy, international business transactions, mergers and acquisitions and operations along with his independence, make him a valuable member of our Board.
Juan Andres
Director
Mr. Andres has served on our Board since September 2019 and is currently a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. Most recently, Mr. Andres served as the President, Strategic Partnerships and Enterprise Expansion for Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in mRNA vaccines and therapeutics, a position he held from January 2023 until May 2023 when he retired. Previously, he served as Moderna’s Chief Technical Operations and Quality Officer from August 2017 to December 2022. From 2005 to 2017, Mr. Andres served in several leadership positions at Novartis AG, a global healthcare company, most recently serving as the Global Head of Technical Operations (Manufacturing and Supply Chain) and before that as Group Novartis Quality Head, Global Head of Technical Research and Development, and Global Pharmaceuticals Operations Head. Prior to 2005, Mr. Andres spent 18 years at Eli Lilly Company, a global healthcare company, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Mr. Andres served on the board of directors and as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance and Science and Technology Committees of Evelo Biosciences, Inc. during 2023. Mr. Andres holds a master’s degree in Pharmacy from Alcala de Henares University in Madrid, Spain and has completed an advanced development program at the London Business School.
Mr. Andres’ extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain and technical research, along with his independence, make him a valuable member of our Board.
Dr. John Carethers, M.D.
Director
Dr. Carethers has served on our Board since July 2021 and is currently a member of the Nominating & Governance Committee. He is the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences at the University of California San Diego, a position he has held since January 2023. In this role, he leads the School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and UC San Diego Health. Previously, Dr. Carethers served as the John G. Searle Professor and Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 2009-2022, where he was named the C. Richard Boland Distinguished University Professor in 2017. Prior to that time, Dr. Carethers served in a variety of roles at the University of California San Diego, including as a Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology. Additionally, he was elected as a member of the National Academy of Medicine in 2012 and became an elected fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2021. In June 2022, Dr. Carethers became President of the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Carethers holds an M.D., as well as a bachelor of science in biological sciences from Wayne State University, completing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Carethers’ senior leadership experience at a medical institution and extensive research experience in familial cancer syndromes, including tumor genetics, DNA mismatch repair, and colorectal cancer disparities, along with his independence, make him a valuable member of our Board.
Lan Kang
Director
Ms. Kang has served on our Board since 2021 and is currently a member of the Compensation & Human Resources Committee. Ms. Kang is a Senior Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Management at CBC Group, a healthcare-focused private equity investment firm headquartered in Singapore, a position she has held since December 2020. In addition, serves on the board of directors of I-MAB Biopharma. Previously, Ms. Kang served as a Senior Advisor to Shanghai Henlius Biotech, a global clinical-stage biopharma company. Ms. Kang also served in a variety of roles at Fosun International, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed, consumer-focused multinational company, including Executive Board Director, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of the Fosun Insurance Group. Prior to Fosun, she was a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry International and was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. From 2020 until January of 2024, Ms. Kang served on the board of directors of Everest Medicines. Ms. Kang holds an MBA in healthcare management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in chemistry from Tulane University and a bachelor’s degree in biological science and technology from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China.
Ms. Kang’s extensive experience in healthcare and biopharma, senior leadership experience, including as a chief human resources officer, current and past experience as a board member at other companies and her expertise in finance, strategy, international business transactions, along with her independence, make her a valuable member of our Board.
Joseph Massaro
Director
Mr. Massaro has served on our Board since 2021 and is Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee. Mr. Massaro currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Business Operations for Aptiv PLC, a position he has held since September 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Massaro held several senior executive positions at Aptiv including Vice President and Corporate Controller. He also previously served as Chief Financial Officer at inVentiv Health and as a Managing Director at Liberty Lane. Mr. Massaro earned an MBA and a master of science in accounting from Northeastern University. He holds a bachelor of science in finance and economics from Bentley University.
Mr. Massaro’s senior leadership experience, including as a chief financial officer, and his expertise in international business transactions, strategy and financial accounting (including qualification as an audit committee financial expert), along with his independence, make him a valuable member of our Board.
Mala Murthy
Director
Ms. Murthy has served on our Board since 2021 and is a member of the Audit & Finance Committee. Ms. Murthy currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Teladoc Health, Inc., a position she has held since June 2019. Prior to that, Ms. Murthy held several senior executive positions at American Express, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of the Global Commercial Services segment. She also previously served in various leadership positions with PepsiCo, leading high growth business units. Ms. Murthy earned an MBA from the India Institute of Management, a master’s degree in public and private management from Yale School of Management, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Jadavpur University in India.
Ms. Murthy’s senior leadership experience, including as a chief financial officer, and her expertise in international business transactions, financial accounting and strategic growth (including qualification as an audit committee financial expert), along with her independence, make her a valuable member of our Board.
Dr. Michael Severino, M.D.
Director
Dr. Severino has served on our Board since April 2020 and is a Chair of the Compensation & Human Resources Committee. Dr. Severino currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Tessera Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice Chairman and President of AbbVie Inc., as well as AbbVie’s Executive Vice President, Research & Development, and its Chief Scientific Officer. He also spent 10 years at Amgen, Inc., serving in a variety of leadership positions, including Senior Vice President, Global Development, and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Severino also serves on the board of directors for the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois. He earned an M.D. from Johns Hopkins University, completing his residency and fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, as well as a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Maryland.
Dr. Severino’s extensive experience in research and development and corporate strategy for leading companies focused on developing life-saving therapies for patients, along with his independence, makes him a valuable member of our Board.
Michael Stubblefield
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Stubblefield became our President and Chief Executive Officer in 2014. In addition, Mr. Stubblefield serves as a Director. Prior to joining us, Mr. Stubblefield was a Senior Expert for the Chemicals Practice of McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, from 2013 to 2014. Previously, he held a variety of leadership roles at Celanese Corporation, a technology and specialty materials company, from 1994 to 2012. Mr. Stubblefield also served on the board of directors and as a member of the Audit Committee of Ingersoll Rand Inc. from 2022 to 2023. Mr. Stubblefield holds a bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah, as well as an MBA from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Mr. Stubblefield’s leadership role and extensive knowledge of our business, strategy and industry on an international basis make him a valuable member of our Board.
Greg Summe
Director
Mr. Summe has served on our Board since May 2020 and is Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation & Human Resources Committee. Mr. Summe is the Managing Partner of Glen Capital Partners, an investment fund. He also serves on the board of directors of the State Street Corporation, NXP Semiconductors NV, and Wheels Up. Previously, he was the Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Global Buyout at The Carlyle Group and a Senior Advisor to Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. He also spent 11 years as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PerkinElmer. Before PerkinElmer, Mr. Summe was with AlliedSignal, now Honeywell International, serving as the President of General Aviation Avionics, President of the Aerospace Engines Group and President of the Automotive Products Group. He was also a partner at McKinsey & Co. In the past five years, Mr. Summe served as a director of Virgin Orbit Holdings USA and as co-founder of NextGen Acquisition Corp I & II. Mr. Summe holds an MBA with distinction from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from University of Kentucky. He is in the Hall of Distinction at the University of Kentucky.
Mr. Summe’s extensive leadership experience in key industries, including life sciences and applied materials, along with his independence, make him a valuable member of our Board.