Just a little about me and my professional life and how I may be able to help you through the organisations I work with.
Kia ora/Hello! I am Kieran, a science & innovation specialist based in Aotearoa/New Zealand. With over 30 years of experience in both medical and plant biotechnology, I've had the privilege of being a science organisation executive, a quasi judicial regulator, for the NZ government, a successful startup director and leader of science technology development for a Crown Research Institute. I'm passionate about all sorts of science and innovation, and when I'm not working, you can find me beavering away on my lifestyle property or nose buried into something about military history. Feel free to browse my portfolio and reach out if you'd like to collaborate or learn more about my work.
How I may be able to help you
As a dedicated scientist, I am passionate about mentoring emerging researchers, offering guidance and support to foster the next generation of scientific talent. Alongside my mentoring endeavours, I actively engage in two commercial ventures shown below.
Balancing mentorship with entrepreneurial pursuits allows me to contribute to both the scientific community and industry innovation.
Bio-Innovate serves as an advice provider in the Agri/Hort biological sciences and innovation sectors. By employing distinctive methodologies and leveraging extensive expertise, we deliver unparalleled support to our clients. Our advisory services encompass all breeding technologies and their regulatory landscape, functional foods, technology scouting, scientific and technological development, as well as comprehensive science project management and monitoring.
We turn innovative research projects at all stages into exciting new businesses. Working with universities and companies the world over, we find the best science for patients. Collectively we provide decades of international experience in corporate strategic and operational leadership from inception to exit with an international track record in IP, R&D, BD, product launch, commercial operation, fund raising, IPOs, RTOs, partnering, M&A, and more.
