Paul Wotton
Director/Board Member at CYNATA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-07-30
Profile
Paul Kevin Wotton is the founder of Avenge Bio, Inc. He currently holds multiple positions, including Independent Chairman at Kytopen Corp., Independent Director at Vericel Corp., Director at eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Independent Non-Executive Director at Cynata Therapeutics Ltd., Director at Combined Therapeutics, Inc., Independent Director at Dimension Inx LLC, Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, and Member of the Licensing Executives Society.
In his former roles, Wotton served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Antares Pharma, Inc. from 2011 to 2014, Chief Executive Officer at Topigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine from 2014 to 2016, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. from 2019 to 2022, Co-Chairman-Integration Management Office at Astellas Pharma US, Inc. in 2016, Director at Genaera Corp.
from 2008 to 2009, Independent Director at Veloxis Pharmaceuticals A from 2016 to 2020, Director at BIOTECanada, Director at Cadent Therapeutics, Inc., Independent Director at PaxMedica, Inc. from 2020 to 2021, Head-Global Business Development at SkyePharma Plc from 2002 to 2004, Vice President-Business Development at Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co., Vice President-Corporate Development at Eurand NV, and Operations Manager at Kelyniam Global, Inc.Wotton obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of London, a doctorate from The University of Nottingham, and an MBA from Kingston Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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VERICEL CORPORATION
0.06% | 2024-04-30 | 30,002 ( 0.06% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-07-30 |
2023-06-29 | 315,309 ( 0.18% ) | 51 474 $ | 2024-07-30 |
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Paul Wotton active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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VERICEL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2015-01-05 |
CYNATA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2020-08-17 |
Combined Therapeutics, Inc.
Combined Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Combined Therapeutics, Inc. engages in biotechnology industry group. The company was founded by Romain Micol, Robert Langer, and Dan Anderson in and is headquartered in North Cambridge, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2023-03-07 |
Kytopen Corp.
Kytopen Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kytopen Corp. engages in the provision of technology solutions. It develops genetically engineered cells that modifies microorganisms. The company was founded by Paulo A. Gracia and Cullen R. Buie in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Chairman | 2023-01-04 |
Avenge Bio, Inc.
Avenge Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Avenge Bio, Inc. is an oncology-focused biotechnology company based in the United States. The American company develops cell-based immunotherapeutic products for the treatment of solid tumors using its proprietary Lococyte™ platform. The platform delivers engineered cells to the local tumor environment, generating high concentrations of immune effector molecules in proximity to the tumor, which initiates a robust, local, and durable systemic immune response while avoiding toxicities associated with systemic immunotherapies. Avenge's most advanced product candidate, AVB-001, produces native IL-2 immunotherapy and is initially being studied in metastatic peritoneal cancers such as ovarian cancer. The company has additional pipeline candidates for the treatment of a wide range of cancers, including pancreatic, lung, and breast cancers. Avenge was founded in 2019 by Paul Kevin Wotton and Michael Thomas Heffernan, with Heffernan serving as CEO since incorporation. | Founder | - |
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures stroke prevention and antithrombosis drugs. Its drugs are based on the pathophysiological role of Factor XI in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding. The firm’s drug candidates are small, orally active, and highly selective Factor XI inhibitors. The company was founded by Neil J. Hayward and Frans L. Stassen in 2012 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Licensing Executives Society | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain provides expertise and support to its member pharmacists. The private company is based in Great Britain. Alex MacKinnon has been the CEO of the British company since 2010. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Dimension Inx LLC
Dimension Inx LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Dimension Inx LLC operates as a regenerative medicine company. It offers 3D-Printing for tissue and organ repair and regeneration. The company was founded by Ramille N. Shah, Caralynn Nowinski Collens and Adam E. Jakus in 2016 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-01 |
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Training of Paul Wotton
The University of Nottingham | Doctorate Degree |
University of London | Undergraduate Degree |
Kingston Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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KELYNIAM GLOBAL, INC. | Health Technology |
VERICEL CORPORATION | Health Technology |
CYNATA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED | Health Technology |
PAXMEDICA, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 20 |
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Antares Pharma, Inc.
Antares Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Antares Pharma, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and technologies in targeted therapeutic areas. Its products include XYOSTED injection, OTREXUP injection for subcutaneous use, and Sumatriptan injection. The company was founded in February 1979 and is headquartered in Ewing, NJ. | Health Technology |
Topigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Topigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Topigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs for respiratory diseases. The firm focuses on discovery and development of multiple pathway therapies for respiratory diseases with primary emphasis on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and allergic rhinitis. The company was founded by Paolo Renzi in 2000 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Health Technology |
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain provides expertise and support to its member pharmacists. The private company is based in Great Britain. Alex MacKinnon has been the CEO of the British company since 2010. | Commercial Services |
Licensing Executives Society | |
BIOTECanada
BIOTECanada BiotechnologyHealth Technology BIOTECanada serves as a national association for Canada's health, industrial and agricultural biotechnology sectors. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Health Technology |
SkyePharma Plc
SkyePharma Plc Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology SkyePharma Plc engaged in the provision of pharmaceutical business. It involved in development and supply of pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Ian Roderick Gowrie-Smith on August 18, 1910 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Health Technology |
Eurand NV
Eurand NV Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Eurand NV develops pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products using proprietary drug formulation technologies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Health Technology |
Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co.
Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. is a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of therapies for the treatment of neurological disorders. Its oral controlled release technologies are also available for the development and commercialisation of products in multiple therapeutic areas. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Patterson, NY. | Health Technology |
Genaera Corp.
Genaera Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Genaera Corp. develops drugs for asthma, cancer, cystic fibrosis and age-related macular degeneration. It is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing medicines for serious diseases from genomics and natural products. It's products include EVIZON, to treat ophthalmic indications, specifically age-related macular degeneration. Squalamine lactate, for the treatment of cancerous solid tumors. It's third product candidate, LOMUCIN to treat the overproduction of mucus secretions involved in chronic respiratory disease. Fourth product candidate, interleukin-9 antibody, is a respiratory treatment based on the discovery of a genetic cause of asthma. It also has a number of discovery research programs focused on the treatment of obesity, infectious diseases and inflammatory disorders. The company is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. | Health Technology |
Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine engages in the development and commercialization of human pluripotent stem cell technology in the field of regenerative medicine. The company also have a preclinical development pipeline in areas outside of ophthalmology, including; autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and wound healing. The company was founded on May 18, 2000 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Health Technology |
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals A/S
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals A/S Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Veloxis Pharmaceuticals A/S is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of medicine for the prevention of organ rejection in kidney transplant patients. The company is focused on the direct commercialization of Envarsus XR in the US, expansion of partnerships for markets, and acquisition of assets utilized in transplant patients and by adjacent medical specialties. Veloxis Pharmaceuticals was founded in June 2002 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Health Technology |
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Astellas Pharma US, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical products. It offers cardiology, dermatology, immunology, infectious diseases, and urology. The firm was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Health Technology |
Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc.
Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the research and development of therapeutic treatments for a wide range of chronic diseases. Its program includes Rare Blood Disorders, Lysosomal Storage Diseases, and Endocrine and Other Chronic Diseases. The company was founded by Daniel G. Anderson, Robert S. Langer Jr., Jose Oberholzer, Arturo Vegas, and Omid Veiseh on May 14, 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Cadent Therapeutics, Inc.
Cadent Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cadent Therapeutics, Inc. develops novel small molecule therapeutics to treat schizophrenia and other cognitive disorders. It focuses on modulating synaptic plasticity, the mechanism through which the brain builds and evolves the synaptic networks that carry out cognitive functions such as learning and memory. The company was founded by Kollol Pal, Frank S. Menniti, and Bertrand Leo Chenard in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology eXIthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures stroke prevention and antithrombosis drugs. Its drugs are based on the pathophysiological role of Factor XI in the initiation of intravascular thrombi without causing undue bleeding. The firm’s drug candidates are small, orally active, and highly selective Factor XI inhibitors. The company was founded by Neil J. Hayward and Frans L. Stassen in 2012 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Health Technology |
Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc.
Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. develops cell and gene therapeutics that employ precise exogenous control of transgenes for improved safety and efficacy. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Avenge Bio, Inc.
Avenge Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Avenge Bio, Inc. is an oncology-focused biotechnology company based in the United States. The American company develops cell-based immunotherapeutic products for the treatment of solid tumors using its proprietary Lococyte™ platform. The platform delivers engineered cells to the local tumor environment, generating high concentrations of immune effector molecules in proximity to the tumor, which initiates a robust, local, and durable systemic immune response while avoiding toxicities associated with systemic immunotherapies. Avenge's most advanced product candidate, AVB-001, produces native IL-2 immunotherapy and is initially being studied in metastatic peritoneal cancers such as ovarian cancer. The company has additional pipeline candidates for the treatment of a wide range of cancers, including pancreatic, lung, and breast cancers. Avenge was founded in 2019 by Paul Kevin Wotton and Michael Thomas Heffernan, with Heffernan serving as CEO since incorporation. | Health Technology |
Kytopen Corp.
Kytopen Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kytopen Corp. engages in the provision of technology solutions. It develops genetically engineered cells that modifies microorganisms. The company was founded by Paulo A. Gracia and Cullen R. Buie in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Combined Therapeutics, Inc.
Combined Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Combined Therapeutics, Inc. engages in biotechnology industry group. The company was founded by Romain Micol, Robert Langer, and Dan Anderson in and is headquartered in North Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Dimension Inx LLC
Dimension Inx LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Dimension Inx LLC operates as a regenerative medicine company. It offers 3D-Printing for tissue and organ repair and regeneration. The company was founded by Ramille N. Shah, Caralynn Nowinski Collens and Adam E. Jakus in 2016 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Technology |
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