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Christopher John Martin is the founder of Paras Ltd., founded in 1994.
Dr. Martin is the founder of Xenva Ltd., founded in 1998.
Dr. Martin is the founder of Sciona, Inc., founded in 2000.
Dr. Martin was the founder of ADC Products (UK) Ltd., founded in 2000, and held the title of Director from 2000 to 2016.
Dr. Martin was the founder of ADC Therapeutics SA, founded in 2011, and held the title of Non-Executive Director from 2022 to 2023.
Dr. Martin was the founder of Spirogen SARL, founded in 2011, and held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2013.
Dr. Martin is also the founder of Xenova Ltd...
Current jobs include Non-Executive Chairman at Tokamak Energy Ltd., Chairman at Tagworks Pharmaceuticals BV, Independent Chairman at Myricx Pharma Ltd. since 2023, Chairman at Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA starting 2025, Director at Cascade Fund Management Ltd., Director at Xenva Ltd. since 1998, Director at Osivax SAS since 2023, and Director at Solcom Ltd. Former jobs include Independent Non-Executive Director at Allianz Technology Trust Plc from 2010 to 2015, Director at Solcom Ltd., Member at AstraZeneca PLC, and Member-Management Board at MedImmune Pharma BV.
Education includes a doctorate from the University of Oxford, an MBA from the International Institute for Management Development, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Aston.
Christopher Martin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| NEWRON PHARMACEUTICALS S.P.A. | Chairman | 2025-04-22 |
Myricx Pharma Ltd.
Myricx Pharma Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery and development of novel class cytotoxic payloads & ADC medicines for cancer | Chairman | 2023-11-14 |
Tagworks Pharmaceuticals BV
Tagworks Pharmaceuticals BV BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops biotechnology | Chairman | - |
Osivax SAS
Osivax SAS BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops infectious diseases vaccines | Director/Board Member | 2023-02-22 |
Tokamak Energy Ltd.
Tokamak Energy Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides fusion technology solutions | Chairman | - |
Xenva Ltd.
Xenva Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Xenva invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Director/Board Member | 1998-08-31 |
Cascade Fund Management Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Solcom Ltd.
Solcom Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Provides managed services for the monitoring of networked devices | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Christopher Martin
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| ADC THERAPEUTICS SA | Founder | 2023-06-13 |
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AstraZeneca PLC
AstraZeneca PLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Allianz Technology Trust Plc
Allianz Technology Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
University of Oxford
University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA
Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and sells novel therapies central & peripheral nervous system | Health Technology |
Sciona, Inc.
Sciona, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Provides health and nutrition recommendations | Health Technology |
International Institute for Management Development
International Institute for Management Development Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Aston
University of Aston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cascade Fund Management Ltd. | |
Paras Ltd.
Paras Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information management and strategy consultancy services to the energy sector | Commercial Services |
ADC Products (UK) Ltd.
ADC Products (UK) Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops therapeutic technologies for cancer and infectious diseases treatment | Health Services |
Xenva Ltd.
Xenva Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Xenva invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Solcom Ltd.
Solcom Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Provides managed services for the monitoring of networked devices | Distribution Services |
Xenova Ltd. | |
MedImmune Pharma BV
MedImmune Pharma BV BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets formulations for use in immunization programs | Health Technology |
Tokamak Energy Ltd.
Tokamak Energy Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides fusion technology solutions | Technology Services |
ADC Therapeutics SA
ADC Therapeutics SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops proprietary antibody drug conjugates for the treatment of both solid and hematological cancers | Health Technology |
Spirogen SARL
Spirogen SARL Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an oncology-focused biotechnology company | Commercial Services |
Osivax SAS
Osivax SAS BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops infectious diseases vaccines | Health Technology |
Tagworks Pharmaceuticals BV
Tagworks Pharmaceuticals BV BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops biotechnology | Health Technology |
Myricx Pharma Ltd.
Myricx Pharma Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery and development of novel class cytotoxic payloads & ADC medicines for cancer | Health Technology |
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