Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Northern Venture Trust PLC is excited to share the appointment of John E Milad to its board as a non-executive director. He will also be joining the Company’s audit, nomination, and management engagement committees, effective immediately.
John E Milad's Experience and Background
With over 25 years of experience, John has held various roles as an executive leader, board member, venture capital investor, and investment banker, particularly in the life sciences and medical technology fields. He is currently the CEO of ERS Genomics, a company that licenses the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology.
Previous Positions
Before this, John co-founded and served as the CEO of Quanta Dialysis Technologies, where he was instrumental in developing and launching a portable hemodialysis system. Additionally, he was the CFO of Nitec Pharma, where he successfully transitioned the company from the development phase to commercial operations.
Experience in Venture Investment
John has a solid background in venture investment, having previously held the position of Partner and co-Head of Healthcare Ventures at Downing LLP, as well as Investment Director at NBGI Ventures. His earlier experience includes roles at Atlas Venture and Kirkland Investors.
Current Involvements
At present, John is a Trustee on the Board of Kidney Research UK and acts as a business mentor for the Royal Academy of Engineering’s accelerator program.
Contact Information for the Company
If you have any inquiries, please reach out to Sarah Williams or James Sly at Mercia Fund Management Limited by calling 0330 223 1430.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John E Milad?
John E Milad is the newly appointed non-executive director at Northern Venture Trust PLC, bringing over 25 years of relevant experience to the role.
What committees will John E Milad serve on?
He will be a member of the Company’s audit, nomination, and management engagement committees.
What are John E Milad's current positions?
Currently, he is the CEO of ERS Genomics and serves as a Trustee for Kidney Research UK.
What is Northern Venture Trust PLC?
Northern Venture Trust PLC focuses on investments and venture capital across various sectors, including healthcare and technology.
How can I contact Northern Venture Trust PLC?
You can contact Sarah Williams or James Sly at Mercia Fund Management Limited by calling 0330 223 1430.