Cellsonics is using a unique ultrasonic energy technology to quickly and simply dissociate cells from solid tumor samples - without the use of enzymes. In minutes we provide the heterogeneous, viable cell populations that scientists need for single cell analysis without the concern of compromised data due to active transcription mechanisms.Cellsonics is launching the SimpleFlow System for the fully automated rapid dissociation of solid tissue or tumors to single cells in suspension.

Director OEM Liquid Handling Solutions Business

Helping companies' meet their laboratory automation needs in the life science industry.

Defined and developed OEM business focused in the diagnostic and clinical research markets. Repurposed Spark instrumentation and introduced dried blood spot flow-through technology for automated front-end sample preparation workflows.

Head of Business Unit Components / Tecan Management Board 2006 - 2011Site Manager, San Jose 2004 - 2005Company President, Tecan Systems 2000 - 2003Controller, Cavro Scientific Instruments (later Tecan Systems) 1997 - 2000As head of Components business, responsible for strategic and operational development of Tecan's Components business. Contributed to Tecan Group strategic initiatives as member of Tecan Management Board. Led cross-functional management team in the design, development, manufacture, marketing and sale of OEM syringe pumps, XYZ robotic components and sample prep instrumentation for the life sciences industry.Drove Performance Improvement programs that delivered sustained organic growth >20% p.a. and significantly improved profitability. Other achievements included:- the development and launch of next generation Cavro brand OEM pumps, robots and components- material cost reductions exceeding 40% on key products- implementation of ISO 13485 compliant Quality System processes with ownership of management review and risk management processes- implementation of Lean manufacturing- development of business unit leadership capabilities, including one-year internal Tecan Systems mini-MBA program to promote solid decision making skills.'No surprises' financial management as Controller. Responsible for finance, accounting, HR and IT. Set up accounting system as well as new budget and forecasting tools and processes. Led selection and implementation of integrated accounting and ERP system for Tecan Systems and group-wide team leading to later SAP implementation.