TEAM
With decades of dedicated expertise in chiral chemistry, we bring a deep understanding and precision to every project. Our team’s specialised knowledge and commitment to innovation set us apart, allowing us to develop compounds and solutions that drive value and impact in the pharmaceutical industry.
A Wealth of Expertise Driving Innovation
Dr Steven Powell, NEC
Dr Steven Powell, NEC
Experienced CEO, Chair and Director of biotech, medtech and platform companies. Worked on 3 IPOs and led 1 IPO. Led multiple global M&A transactions. Four exits via trade sale.
Dr Paul Colbon, CEO
Dr Paul Colbon, CEO
Synthetic and medicinal chemist and co-founder of LCC. Responsible for strategic direction and corporate leadership, steering the company’s growth over the last 10 years.
Caroline Couturier, CFO
Caroline Couturier, CFO
A Chartered Accountant (FCA) with 25 years’ experience in Corporate Financial Management, including UK tax compliance of high-growth UK businesses.
Dr Gary Tilbrook, CSO
Dr Gary Tilbrook, CSO
An expert in drug discovery consultancy and medicinal chemistry for small and mid-sized organisations. 25 years’ experience as a medicinal chemist and consultant.
Tim Kendall, NED
Tim Kendall, NED
Business development and licensing consultant with >30 years’ experience. A specialist in business strategy, deal structuring and partnership management.
Dr Chris Swain
Dr Chris Swain
Internationally respected medicinal chemist. Former director of medicinal chemistry at Merck. Author of >150 patents and publications.
Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox
Former director of medicinal chemistry at Novartis. Co-founder of PhotoDiversity. Extensive consulting experience within global biotech. SAB and CSO positions in leading biotechs.
Dr Stevan Djuric
Dr Stevan Djuric
Former director of medicinal chemistry at Abbvie. Built a team that set the global standard in accelerated drug discovery. Extensive experience in global biotech.
Professor Jianliang Xiao
Professor Jianliang Xiao
Former postdoctoral research leader with Professor Ryoji Noyori (winner of the Nobel Prize for Chiral Chemistry). Professor of Catalysis at the University of Liverpool.
Finance & Operations
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Chemistry: Head of Chemistry
Head of Chemistry
Chemistry: Production
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