The Team

Director: Dr. Chris Towler

• Life scientist
• Academic positions at Aberdeen University followed by 23 years in the pharmaceutical industry
• Led development of three major medicines
• 7 years at Imperial College London with senior roles in strategic planning, project management and technology transfer
• Adjunct Professor at Imperial College Business School
• Expertise in healthcare sector and general management
• 2008: Director of Oxford Spin-out Equity Management

Portfolio Director: James Mallinson MA MBA

• Engineering science graduate, University of Oxford; MBA, Cranfield
• Over 15 years experience as venture capital adviser and investor
• Technology venture capital investments at Abbey National Treasury Services
• Five years with Isis Innovation
• Extensive seed and later stage VC experience
• 2008: Portfolio Manager, Oxford Spin-out Equity Management

Office Manager: Jaz Jandor

Jaz has previously worked for Oxford Brookes University and the Oxfordshire Bioscience Network. She recently completed a BA Hons in History of Art at Oxford Brookes University. She is experienced in Project Management, Office Management and Financial Administration. Jaz joined OSEM in 2010.