Executive
TEAM
Paradigm’s leadership team is highly experienced in scientific discovery, regulatory affairs, drug development, clinical trials, finance, and investor relations, as well as licensing and commercialisation.
They are genuinely ‘experts in uncovering the real value of a molecule’.
Sharing a belief in transforming medicine and its potential to open up new treatment options for people around the globe, the team’s strategic plan centres upon ensuring Paradigm grows and fosters the knowledge, talent, experience and creativity necessary for long term success.
They lead by example in shaping a company culture that supports Paradigm’s Purpose and Vision.
Mr Rennie is recognised as a leading authority in drug development and has been involved in a number of pre-clinical and clinical trial programs over his accomplished career. He was the inaugural COO of Mesoblast and most recently as Executive VP, New Product Development at Mesoblast Ltd. Mr. Rennie has extensive experience in commercialising Intellectual Property.
Mr Rennie is recognised as a leading authority in drug development and has been involved in a number of pre-clinical and clinical trial programs over his accomplished career. He was the inaugural COO of Mesoblast and most recently as Executive VP, New Product Development at Mesoblast Ltd. Mr. Rennie has extensive experience in commercialising Intellectual Property.
Dr. Donna Skerrett joined Paradigm Biopharmaceutical Ltd as Chief Medical Officer in September 2019. She has 30 years’ experience in transfusion medicine and cellular therapy, and clinical and translational development. Prior appointments include Chief Medical Officer at Mesoblast (2012–2019), Director of Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapy at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York (2004–2011), and Associate Director of Transfusion Medicine and Director of Stem Cell Facilities at Columbia University’s New York-Presbyterian Hospital (1999–2004). Dr. Skerrett holds educational degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (BA), the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (MD), and the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (MSc). Dr. Skerrett aims to integrate mechanistic, nonclinical, and clinical data in trial design. Her interests include exploring digital and artificial intelligence applications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical development.
Dr. Skerrett, has more than 30 years’ experience in transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, and regenerative medicine. She was the CMO of Mesoblast, a stem cell development company, from 2011-19; Dir. Transfusion Medicine & Cellular Therapy at Weill Cornell Medical Center, NY from 2004-11; and Ass. Dir. Transfusion Medicine at Columbia University’s NY-Presbyterian Hospital. She has chaired the NY State Governor’s Council on Blood and Transfusion Service and served on the Board of Directors of the Fox Chase Cancer Center. She currently serves in an advisory role on the Board of Visitors for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine of Temple University.
After a career spent in private wealth management with groups such as ANZ, UBS and Ord Minnett, Abby now consults to various companies, both listed and unlisted, in the areas of governance, finance and corporate structure. Abby holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degrees from UWA and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.Â
Amongst her consulting roles, Abby is also CFO & Company Secretary for ASX listed companies Tombador Iron Ltd and NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals Ltd and also serves as a board member of Neuromuscular WA.
After a career spent in private wealth management with groups such as ANZ, UBS and Ord Minnett, Abby now consults to various companies, both listed and unlisted, in the areas of governance, finance and corporate structure. Abby holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degrees from UWA and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.Â
Amongst her consulting roles, Abby is also CFO & Company Secretary for ASX listed companies Tombador Iron Ltd and NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals Ltd and also serves as a board member of Neuromuscular WA.
An accomplished Regulatory Affairs professional whose career includes experience at Medical Developments International, Starpharma, and Mesoblast. Dr. Knower has extensive experience driving global regulatory strategies for diverse product portfolios for pharmaceuticals, devices,Â
An accomplished Regulatory Affairs professional whose career includes experience at Medical Developments International, Starpharma, and Mesoblast. Dr Knower has extensive experience driving global regulatory strategies for diverse product portfolios for pharmaceuticals, devices,Â
Mr White brings a unique set of skills to his role. His career to date combines
experience in equity capital markets and the financial services sector (gained
as Corporate Advisory at DELCOR, a Melbourne based Family Office, and
Institutional Sales at Sequoia Wealth Management) with time as a high-
performance athlete (he was a professional footballer for the AFL team,
Carlton, for 8 years). His team-orientated approach and networking skills are
highly valued.
Mr White brings a unique set of skills to his role. His career to date combines experience in equity capital markets and the financial services sector (gained as Corporate Advisory at DELCOR, a Melbourne based Family Office, and Institutional Sales at Sequoia Wealth Management) with time as a high- performance athlete (he was a professional footballer for the AFL team, Carlton, for 8 years). His team-orientated approach and networking skills are highly valued.
Samantha Williams came to Paradigm with a wealth of local and international commercial and operational experience. Having founded and grown a successful company, she excels in tackling and solving complex challenges and uses critical insights to drive targeted growth.Â
Throughout her career, Samantha has continued to build on a deep understanding of diverse cultures and their impact on overall business success. At Paradigm, she creates collaborative work environments, fostering strong relationships, and inspires teams to reach their full potential. With a proven track record in optimising operational efficiency and navigating complex business landscapes, Paradigm gains a valuable dynamic leader and culturally adaptable strategist.
Samantha Williams came to Paradigm with a wealth of local and international commercial and operational experience. Having founded and grown a successful company, she excels in tackling and solving complex challenges and uses critical insights to drive targeted growth.Â
Throughout her career, Samantha has continued to build on a deep understanding of diverse cultures and their impact on overall business success. At Paradigm, she creates collaborative work environments, fostering strong relationships, and inspires teams to reach their full potential. With a proven track record in optimising operational efficiency and navigating complex business landscapes, Paradigm gains a valuable dynamic leader and culturally adaptable strategist.
Executive
TEAM
Paradigm’s leadership team is highly experienced in scientific discovery, regulatory affairs, drug development, clinical trials, finance, and investor relations, as well as licensing and commercialisation.
They are genuinely ‘experts in uncovering the real value of a molecule’.
Sharing a belief in transforming medicine and its potential to open up new treatment options for people around the globe, the team’s strategic plan centres upon ensuring Paradigm grows and fosters the knowledge, talent, experience and creativity necessary for long term success.
They lead by example in shaping a company culture that supports Paradigm’s Purpose and Vision.
Mr Rennie is recognised as a leading authority in drug development and has been involved in a number of pre-clinical and clinical trial programs over his accomplished career. He was the inaugural COO of Mesoblast and most recently as Executive VP, New Product Development at Mesoblast Ltd. Mr. Rennie has extensive experience in commercialising Intellectual Property.
Mr Rennie is recognised as a leading authority in drug development and has been involved in a number of pre-clinical and clinical trial programs over his accomplished career. He was the inaugural COO of Mesoblast and most recently as Executive VP, New Product Development at Mesoblast Ltd. Mr. Rennie has extensive experience in commercialising Intellectual Property.
Dr. Donna Skerrett joined Paradigm Biopharmaceutical Ltd as Chief Medical Officer in September 2019. She has 30 years’ experience in transfusion medicine and cellular therapy, and clinical and translational development. Prior appointments include Chief Medical Officer at Mesoblast (2012–2019), Director of Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapy at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York (2004–2011), and Associate Director of Transfusion Medicine and Director of Stem Cell Facilities at Columbia University’s New York-Presbyterian Hospital (1999–2004). Dr. Skerrett holds educational degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (BA), the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (MD), and the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (MSc). Dr. Skerrett aims to integrate mechanistic, nonclinical, and clinical data in trial design. Her interests include exploring digital and artificial intelligence applications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical development.
Dr. Skerrett, has more than 30 years’ experience in transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, and regenerative medicine. She was the CMO of Mesoblast, a stem cell development company, from 2011-19; Dir. Transfusion Medicine & Cellular Therapy at Weill Cornell Medical Center, NY from 2004-11; and Ass. Dir. Transfusion Medicine at Columbia University’s NY-Presbyterian Hospital. She has chaired the NY State Governor’s Council on Blood and Transfusion Service and served on the Board of Directors of the Fox Chase Cancer Center. She currently serves in an advisory role on the Board of Visitors for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine of Temple University.
After a career spent in private wealth management with groups such as ANZ, UBS and Ord Minnett, Abby now consults to various companies, both listed and unlisted, in the areas of governance, finance and corporate structure. Abby holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degrees from UWA and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.Â
Amongst her consulting roles, Abby is also CFO & Company Secretary for ASX listed companies Tombador Iron Ltd and NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals Ltd and also serves as a board member of Neuromuscular WA.
After a career spent in private wealth management with groups such as ANZ, UBS and Ord Minnett, Abby now consults to various companies, both listed and unlisted, in the areas of governance, finance and corporate structure. Abby holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degrees from UWA and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.Â
Amongst her consulting roles, Abby is also CFO & Company Secretary for ASX listed companies Tombador Iron Ltd and NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals Ltd and also serves as a board member of Neuromuscular WA.
An accomplished Regulatory Affairs professional whose career includes experience at Medical Developments International, Starpharma, and Mesoblast. Dr. Knower has extensive experience driving global regulatory strategies for diverse product portfolios for pharmaceuticals, devices,Â
An accomplished Regulatory Affairs professional whose career includes experience at Medical Developments International, Starpharma, and Mesoblast. Dr Knower has extensive experience driving global regulatory strategies for diverse product portfolios for pharmaceuticals, devices,Â
Mr White brings a unique set of skills to his role. His career to date combines
experience in equity capital markets and the financial services sector (gained
as Corporate Advisory at DELCOR, a Melbourne based Family Office, and
Institutional Sales at Sequoia Wealth Management) with time as a high-
performance athlete (he was a professional footballer for the AFL team,
Carlton, for 8 years). His team-orientated approach and networking skills are
highly valued.
Mr White brings a unique set of skills to his role. His career to date combines experience in equity capital markets and the financial services sector (gained as Corporate Advisory at DELCOR, a Melbourne based Family Office, and Institutional Sales at Sequoia Wealth Management) with time as a high- performance athlete (he was a professional footballer for the AFL team, Carlton, for 8 years). His team-orientated approach and networking skills are highly valued.
Samantha Williams came to Paradigm with a wealth of local and international commercial and operational experience. Having founded and grown a successful company, she excels in tackling and solving complex challenges and uses critical insights to drive targeted growth.Â
Throughout her career, Samantha has continued to build on a deep understanding of diverse cultures and their impact on overall business success. At Paradigm, she creates collaborative work environments, fostering strong relationships, and inspires teams to reach their full potential. With a proven track record in optimising operational efficiency and navigating complex business landscapes, Paradigm gains a valuable dynamic leader and culturally adaptable strategist.
Samantha Williams came to Paradigm with a wealth of local and international commercial and operational experience. Having founded and grown a successful company, she excels in tackling and solving complex challenges and uses critical insights to drive targeted growth.Â
Throughout her career, Samantha has continued to build on a deep understanding of diverse cultures and their impact on overall business success. At Paradigm, she creates collaborative work environments, fostering strong relationships, and inspires teams to reach their full potential. With a proven track record in optimising operational efficiency and navigating complex business landscapes, Paradigm gains a valuable dynamic leader and culturally adaptable strategist.