John Mitchell is a visionary business leader with over 25 years of experience in the biotech industry. In those two decades, John has dedicated his time to working with companies that are helping build the future through development, research, and distribution.John is currently leading the charge at Athens Research and Technology as they work to provide custom protein solutions to researchers and manufacturers worldwide. John is focused on expanding the company's reach globally by building connections and exploring new markets. He is dedicated to building strong teams and implementing systems for long-term success and growth while ensuring that products and processes are scalable to meet the demands of the market.Throughout his career, John has demonstrated a unique blend of technology and business expertise, leveraging his core strengths in strategy, technology commercialization, and P&L leadership to drive growth and achieve scale for companies. He has led research and development teams, taken on full P&L responsibility, and played a key role in the design and commercialization of over 150 products for the med-tech and biotech markets.Prior to beginning his business career, John Mitchell served as a Captain in the US Army Aviation, where he piloted attack helicopters while serving with the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea and the 10th Mountain Division in New York. John Mitchell excels in driving operational excellence, commercializing new technologies, and working with high-tech start-ups to drive growth and help companies reach their full potential.Specialization Areas:+ P&L Leadership at Division and Corporate Levels+ Leading Organizational Change / Turnarounds+ R&D Leadership+ Commercializing New Products and Services