Connecting Today's Leaders to Tomorrow's Breakthroughs
Catalyst Advisors is an international executive recruitment and assessment firm singularly focused on building boardrooms and executive leadership teams for companies passionate about improving the lives of patients through scientific innovation.
Purposeful Impact
We are committed in heart and mind to partnering with the world’s most innovative organizations dedicated to making breakthrough treatments a reality
Insightful Engagement
We
leverage our unique connections and experience in life sciences to meet our
clients’ complex business needs and deliver impactful leadership recruitments
Authentic Collaboration
The
cornerstone of our success is our respect for the collective wisdom our team
brings to every assignment
About Us
Bringing visionary leaders to transformative life sciences companies
We are singularly focused on building transformational boardrooms and executive leadership teams for organizations at the forefront of making life-changing scientific contributions.
Life Sciences-focused. We are focused on building transformational boardrooms and executive leadership teams for companies passionate about changing the world through scientific breakthroughs that have the potential to change patients’ lives.
Targeted. We seek meaningful partnerships with companies that understand that our high success rate is underpinned by a white-glove approach to connecting them with high-caliber leaders who will drive tomorrow’s scientific innovations. We are advisors in the truest sense of the word. Our rigorous approach starts with an understanding your business and culture so that we can assess your needs and connect you with the type of leaders who will help drive your company’s success.
Connected. Our global team is a purposeful mix of seasoned life sciences industry experts and best-in-class executive recruiters. With a deep belief in the power of science to change lives, we are collectively informed by our vast and carefully curated network to deliver impactful leadership recruitments.
Collaborative. Our team structure is specifically designed to foster collaboration — not competition — so that our clients get the benefits of all, not just one. Much like them, we recognize that tomorrow’s breakthroughs require a team of singularly-focused experts who are in pursuit of solving the world’s most pressing unmet medical needs.
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Connected
Connected
We tap into our deep and long-standing relationships to connect the right leaders with the right company. The resulting breakthroughs has the potential to improve patients’ lives.
Pharma Specialists
Recruiters and Advisors
Recruiters and Advisors
We identify and recruit leaders who have a unique combination of notable accomplishments, the ability to lead through change and growth and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Executive Recruitment
Commitment to Diversity
Commitment to Diversity
We strongly believe that diverse boards and leadership teams make companies stronger, more agile and attractive to future talent.
Senior Leadership
Singular Focus
Singular Focus
Catalyst Advisors is one of the only executive recruitment and assessment firms singularly focused on the life sciences industry. We build real relationships with a long-term view.
Life Sciences
Consultants and Management
Our deep relationships with current and emerging life sciences companies allow us to fulfill your executive leadership and talent needs.
John Archer | Partner
John Archer | Partner
Based in New York, NY, John Archer is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 25 years of experience as a leading healthcare recruitment consultant, providing executive talent solutions for innovative biopharmaceutical and medical technologies companies.
Prior to founding Catalyst Advisors in 2008, John was a senior member of a global executive recruitment and assessment firm, where he served as an international sector leader and a member of the executive and operating committees. John started his career as a senior executive at a publicly traded biotechnology company before working with a private investment firm evaluating healthcare opportunities.
John earned a B.S. from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 101 • M: +1 917.340.7703
John Archer
Partner
Based in New York, NY, John Archer is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
John Archer | Partner
John Archer | Partner
Based in New York, NY, John Archer is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 25 years of experience as a leading healthcare recruitment consultant, providing executive talent solutions for innovative biopharmaceutical and medical technologies companies.
Prior to founding Catalyst Advisors in 2008, John was a senior member of a global executive recruitment and assessment firm, where he served as an international sector leader and a member of the executive and operating committees. John started his career as a senior executive at a publicly traded biotechnology company before working with a private investment firm evaluating healthcare opportunities.
John earned a B.S. from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 101 • M: +1 917.340.7703
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Based in London, U.K., Arnaldo De Lisio is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 15 years of experience working with innovative life science companies and has been a driver in establishing Catalyst Advisors in Europe.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Arnaldo was a managing partner of a global life sciences recruitment firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, where he conducted board and C-suite recruitment engagements for clients in Europe and North America. He was also a member of the executive team that developed the firm’s strategy and led its growth. Previously, Arnaldo was a start-up entrepreneur in Italy and a management consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in Germany, where he advised pharmaceutical companies on pricing and reimbursement strategies.
Fluent in English, Italian and German, Arnaldo earned a Global Executive M.B.A. from the Hult International Business School and a B.S. and M.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Molise, Italy.
Outside of work, family, sports and the outdoors are his passions.
[email protected] • O: +44 203 743 3076 • M: +44 73 9396 9330
Arnaldo De Lisio
Partner
Based in London, England, Arnaldo De Lisio is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Based in London, U.K., Arnaldo De Lisio is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 15 years of experience working with innovative life science companies and has been a driver in establishing Catalyst Advisors in Europe.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Arnaldo was a managing partner of a global life sciences recruitment firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, where he conducted board and C-suite recruitment engagements for clients in Europe and North America. He was also a member of the executive team that developed the firm’s strategy and led its growth. Previously, Arnaldo was a start-up entrepreneur in Italy and a management consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in Germany, where he advised pharmaceutical companies on pricing and reimbursement strategies.
Fluent in English, Italian and German, Arnaldo earned a Global Executive M.B.A. from the Hult International Business School and a B.S. and M.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Molise, Italy.
Outside of work, family, sports and the outdoors are his passions.
[email protected] • O: +44 203 743 3076 • M: +44 73 9396 9330
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Based in Cambridge, MA, Gilbert Forest is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He established the Cambridge office in 2018, and has more than 20 years of experience recruiting executives for innovative life science companies and their boards, as well as advising across complex talent challenges.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Gilbert co-founded the Boston office of a global executive recruitment firm, building expertise in therapeutics executive leadership. He initially earned his reputation across senior executive leadership for research and development with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators and has since established his expertise across the executive functions at the Board, CEO and C suite level. Gilbert started his career as an attorney at General Motors Corporation and in private practice for a leading Montreal law firm.
Gilbert earned an LL.B. from Laval University in Quebec City and an M.B.A. from the University of Toronto.
Fluent in French, Gilbert has been known to dabble in Mandarin. He can often be found testing twisties and sweepers on any one of his motorcycles.
[email protected] • O: +1 617.655.6655 • M: +1 617.513.6915
Gilbert Forest
Partner
Based in Cambridge, MA, Gilbert Forest is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Based in Cambridge, MA, Gilbert Forest is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He established the Cambridge office in 2018, and has more than 20 years of experience recruiting executives for innovative life science companies and their boards, as well as advising across complex talent challenges.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Gilbert co-founded the Boston office of a global executive recruitment firm, building expertise in therapeutics executive leadership. He initially earned his reputation across senior executive leadership for research and development with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators and has since established his expertise across the executive functions at the Board, CEO and C suite level. Gilbert started his career as an attorney at General Motors Corporation and in private practice for a leading Montreal law firm.
Gilbert earned an LL.B. from Laval University in Quebec City and an M.B.A. from the University of Toronto.
Fluent in French, Gilbert has been known to dabble in Mandarin. He can often be found testing twisties and sweepers on any one of his motorcycles.
[email protected] • O: +1 617.655.6655 • M: +1 617.513.6915
Cissy Young, Ph.D. | Partner
Cissy Young, Ph.D. | Partner
Based in Boston, MA, Cissy Young, Ph.D. is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. Dr. Young specializes in board and executive recruitment for biotech/pharma companies. She is a trusted advisor to Boards and CEOs and advises on recruitment, assessment, DE&I, and executive development and succession.
Trained as a scientist, she brings operational experience to her advisory practice. Prior to Catalyst Advisors, she was the Chief People Officer at Valo Health, where she led the talent strategy for assembling tech and pharma/biotech talent to build an AI-powered computational platform for drug discovery and development. Previously, she was a Managing Director at a top global executive search and leadership advisory firm, where she led the DE&I practice in North America and served as a senior member of the Global Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Practice. Earlier in her career, she led strategy and business development at several emerging-growth biotech companies.
Dr. Young currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Keck Graduate Institute which grants
postgraduate degrees for students to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences. She received her B.A. in biology from Brown University, her Ph.D. in cancer biology from Columbia University, and her M.B.A. in entrepreneurship and strategic management from The Pennsylvania State University.
[email protected] • M: +1 617-840-6595
Cissy Young, Ph.D.
Partner
Based in Boston, MA, Cissy Young, Ph.D. is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
Cissy Young, Ph.D. | Partner
Cissy Young, Ph.D. | Partner
Based in Boston, MA, Cissy Young, Ph.D. is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. Dr. Young specializes in board and executive recruitment for biotech/pharma companies. She is a trusted advisor to Boards and CEOs and advises on recruitment, assessment, DE&I, and executive development and succession.
Trained as a scientist, she brings operational experience to her advisory practice. Prior to Catalyst Advisors, she was the Chief People Officer at Valo Health, where she led the talent strategy for assembling tech and pharma/biotech talent to build an AI-powered computational platform for drug discovery and development. Previously, she was a Managing Director at a top global executive search and leadership advisory firm, where she led the DE&I practice in North America and served as a senior member of the Global Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Practice. Earlier in her career, she led strategy and business development at several emerging-growth biotech companies.
Dr. Young currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Keck Graduate Institute which grants
postgraduate degrees for students to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences. She received her B.A. in biology from Brown University, her Ph.D. in cancer biology from Columbia University, and her M.B.A. in entrepreneurship and strategic management from The Pennsylvania State University.
[email protected] • M: +1 617-840-6595
Kelsey Bibbs | Director
Kelsey Bibbs | Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Kelsey Bibbs is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than eight years of experience partnering with C-suite executives and board directors on executive recruitment and talent development initiatives.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Kelsey was a Director at a global executive recruiting firm, where she focused on board directors, C-suite executives and general management roles for companies across life sciences, healthcare, technology and consumer goods and services.
Previously, Kelsey led Advisor Relations for the GLG Institute, a global executive development community created by and for senior leaders in healthcare. She recruited and oversaw the strategic relationships with a community of 450 C-suite executives, former government officials and thought leaders. She also led advisor retention initiatives, created content and programming, and drove enterprise sales.
Kelsey earned a B.A. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of California, Irvine.
[email protected] • O: +1 332.213.1676 Ext. 132 • M: +1 858.610.5257
Kelsey Bibbs
Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Kelsey Bibbs is a Director at Catalyst Advisors..
Kelsey Bibbs | Director
Kelsey Bibbs | Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Kelsey Bibbs is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than eight years of experience partnering with C-suite executives and board directors on executive recruitment and talent development initiatives.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Kelsey was a Director at a global executive recruiting firm, where she focused on board directors, C-suite executives and general management roles for companies across life sciences, healthcare, technology and consumer goods and services.
Previously, Kelsey led Advisor Relations for the GLG Institute, a global executive development community created by and for senior leaders in healthcare. She recruited and oversaw the strategic relationships with a community of 450 C-suite executives, former government officials and thought leaders. She also led advisor retention initiatives, created content and programming, and drove enterprise sales.
Kelsey earned a B.A. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of California, Irvine.
[email protected] • O: +1 332.213.1676 Ext.132 • M: +1 858.610.5257
Jessica Hopkins | Senior Research Associate
Jessica Hopkins | Senior Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Jessica Hopkins is a Senior Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 10 years of research experience focused on public health and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jess was most recently a Research Associate at Columbia University, where she managed clinical trials evaluating behavioral risk-reduction interventions. Previously, she held research roles at RTI International and Yale University, where she worked on HIV and drug use clinical trials.
Jess earned a B.A. in English and Psychology from Villanova University and an M.P.H in Health Behavior and Health Education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jess enjoys running, hiking and dabbling in photography in her spare time.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 100
Jessica Hopkins
Senior Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Jessica Hopkins is a Senior Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors...
Jessica Hopkins | Senior Research Associate
Jessica Hopkins | Senior Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Jessica Hopkins is a Senior Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 10 years of research experience focused on public health and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jess was most recently a Research Associate at Columbia University, where she managed clinical trials evaluating behavioral risk-reduction interventions. Previously, she held research roles at RTI International and Yale University, where she worked on HIV and drug use clinical trials.
Jess earned a B.A. in English and Psychology from Villanova University and an M.P.H in Health Behavior and Health Education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jess enjoys running, hiking and dabbling in photography in her spare time.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 100
Andrew (AJ) MacBride Brown | Director
Andrew (AJ) MacBride Brown | Director
Based in London, Andrew (A.J.) MacBride Brown is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. He brings more than six years’ experience supporting and advising senior leaders and executives in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, AJ was an Engagement Manager in the Healthcare and Life Science Practice at a global executive recruitment firm, where he focused on C-Suite and Board appointments in EMEA and North America. Previously, A.J. worked at the Sorin Group (now LivaNova P.L.C.), a global medical device company based in Milan, Italy as a Corporate Business Development and Strategy Analyst – he was a member of the deal team for the $2.7 billion merger of Sorin Group and Cyberonics.
A.J. earned his degree in Business Development, Management and Operations from the University of Glasgow.
He grew up across Asia and the Middle East and was previously an Ambassador for Rugby nei Parche, a national F.I.R. (Federazione Italiana Rugby) initiative.
Andrew MacBride Brown
Director
Based in London, Andrew (AJ) MacBride is a Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Andrew (AJ) MacBride Brown | Director
Andrew (AJ) MacBride Brown | Director
Based in London, Andrew (A.J.) MacBride Brown is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. He brings more than six years’ experience supporting and advising senior leaders and executives in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, AJ was an Engagement Manager in the Healthcare and Life Science Practice at a global executive recruitment firm, where he focused on C-Suite and Board appointments in EMEA and North America. Previously, A.J. worked at the Sorin Group (now LivaNova P.L.C.), a global medical device company based in Milan, Italy as a Corporate Business Development and Strategy Analyst – he was a member of the deal team for the $2.7 billion merger of Sorin Group and Cyberonics.
A.J. earned his degree in Business Development, Management and Operations from the University of Glasgow.
He grew up across Asia and the Middle East and was previously an Ambassador for Rugby nei Parche, a national F.I.R. (Federazione Italiana Rugby) initiative.
Johanna “Jo” Neuman | Director
Johanna “Jo” Neuman | Director
Based in New York, NY, Jo Neuman is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 10 years of life sciences industry experience.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jo was as Senior Business Development Manager at GLG Institute, where she focused on life sciences within the biopharma space. Previously, Jo worked at National Spine & Pain Centers, LLC, as a Provider Liaison where she trained and developed sales professionals. Earlier, Jo was a M.D.-Ph.D. candidate at Johns Hopkins University with a focus on Neuroscience.
Jo earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Muhlenberg College.
Jo enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as hiking and experimenting with new recipes.
[email protected] • O: +1 212-775-0800 Ext. 137 • M: +1 203.246-1385
Johanna “Jo” Neuman
Director
Based in New York, NY, Jo Neuman is a Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Johanna “Jo” Neuman | Director
Johanna “Jo” Neuman | Director
Based in New York, NY, Jo Neuman is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 10 years of life sciences industry experience.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jo was as Senior Business Development Manager at GLG Institute, where she focused on life sciences within the biopharma space. Previously, Jo worked at National Spine & Pain Centers, LLC, as a Provider Liaison where she trained and developed sales professionals. Earlier, Jo was a M.D.-Ph.D. candidate at Johns Hopkins University with a focus on Neuroscience.
Jo earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Muhlenberg College.
Jo enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as hiking and experimenting with new recipes.
[email protected] • O: +1 212-775-0800 Ext. 137 • M: +1 203.246-1385
Susan J. Newman | Principal and Senior Director, Research and Client Management
Susan J. Newman | Principal and Senior Director, Research and Client Management
Based in New York, NY, Susan Newman is a Principal and Senior Director, Research and Client Management at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 20 years of life science research experience, identifying senior executives for medical, scientific and C-suite leadership roles.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Susan created and led the life sciences practice of a national recruiting firm. Previously, Susan held progressive roles in technical product development, regional sales and commercial operations in the medical device and diagnostics industry.
Susan earned a B.A. in Biology from Simmons College in Boston.
Susan serves as a Board Director for a regional chapter of The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research. Prior board roles include President/Board Chair for a South Florida non-profit organization supporting music education in local schools and Director for the South Florida Affiliate of the National Human Resources Association.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 108 • M: +1 954.234.7924
Susan Newman
Principal and Senior Director, Research and Client Management
Based in New York, NY, Susan Newman is a Principal and Senior Director...
Susan J. Newman | Principal and Senior Director, Research and Client Management
Susan J. Newman | Principal and Senior Director, Research and Client Management
Based in New York, NY, Susan Newman is a Principal and Senior Director, Research and Client Management at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 20 years of life science research experience, identifying senior executives for medical, scientific and C-suite leadership roles.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Susan created and led the life sciences practice of a national recruiting firm. Previously, Susan held progressive roles in technical product development, regional sales and commercial operations in the medical device and diagnostics industry.
Susan earned a B.A. in Biology from Simmons College in Boston.
Susan serves as a Board Director for a regional chapter of The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research. Prior board roles include President/Board Chair for a South Florida non-profit organization supporting music education in local schools and Director for the South Florida Affiliate of the National Human Resources Association.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 108 • M: +1 954.234.7924
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cara Smith is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than six years of talent recruitment experience in healthcare and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Cara was a Senior Associate at an international executive recruitment firm, where she specialized in C-suite, general management, commercial and scientific talent solutions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, with a specific focus on medical technology and biopharma. Previously, Cara worked at a boutique executive recruitment firm, serving healthcare services and healthcare technology industries for prominent private equity and venture capital sponsors.
Cara earned a B.S. in Biology from Northeastern University.
[email protected] • O: +1 310.907.1500
Cara Smith
Associate Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cara Smith is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cara Smith is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than six years of talent recruitment experience in healthcare and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Cara was a Senior Associate at an international executive recruitment firm, where she specialized in C-suite, general management, commercial and scientific talent solutions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, with a specific focus on medical technology and biopharma. Previously, Cara worked at a boutique executive recruitment firm, serving healthcare services and healthcare technology industries for prominent private equity and venture capital sponsors.
Cara earned a B.S. in Biology from Northeastern University.
[email protected] • O: +1 310.907.1500
Jason Turner | Director
Jason Turner | Director
Based in London, Jason Turner is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. He brings more than a decade of experience in executive C-level recruitment across all functional areas of Biotech, Pharma, Medtech, and Digital Health, ranging from Series A through to publicly listed companies.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jason served as a Director at a global executive recruitment firm where he led successful recruitment for Board of Director, CEO, CBO/CCO, CFO, and C-level R&D appointments across Europe and the U.S. Additionally, Jason brings a background in Biomedical Science, having completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at St. George’s, University of London, where he also served as a Research Assistant investigating signaling mechanisms in the lungs.
Outside of work, Jason enjoys playing the drums and spending time outdoors, either on his bike, on the tennis courts, on the ski slopes, or hiking with his wife and cockapoo.
[email protected] • O: +44 203 743 3074 • M: +44 7793 983 354
Jason Turner
Director
Based in London, Jason Turner is a Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Jason Turner | Director
Jason Turner | Director
Based in London, Jason Turner is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. He brings more than a decade of experience in executive C-level recruitment across all functional areas of Biotech, Pharma, Medtech, and Digital Health, ranging from Series A through to publicly listed companies.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jason served as a Director at a global executive recruitment firm where he led successful recruitment for Board of Director, CEO, CBO/CCO, CFO, and C-level R&D appointments across Europe and the U.S. Additionally, Jason brings a background in Biomedical Science, having completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at St. George’s, University of London, where he also served as a Research Assistant investigating signaling mechanisms in the lungs.
Outside of work, Jason enjoys playing the drums and spending time outdoors, either on his bike, on the tennis courts, on the ski slopes, or hiking with his wife and cockapoo.
[email protected] • O: +44 203 743 3074 • M: +44 7793 983 354
Jane Vaynerov | Director
Jane Vaynerov | Director
Based in Los Angeles, Jane Vaynerov is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She brings more than 15 years of consulting, finance, marketing, and recruiting experience. Jane specializes in senior executive and board recruitment for life sciences and venture capital firms.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jane was an Associate at a boutique executive search firm, focusing on therapeutics, diagnostics, and life sciences tools and services.
Jane earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. She is fluent in Russian and French.
In her free time, Jane enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities such as hiking and tennis, attending live music events, and traveling.
Jane Vaynerov
Director
Based in Los Angeles, Jane Vaynerov is a Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Jane Vaynerov | Director
Jane Vaynerov | Director
Based in Los Angeles, Jane Vaynerov is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She brings more than 15 years of consulting, finance, marketing, and recruiting experience. Jane specializes in senior executive and board recruitment for life sciences and venture capital firms.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jane was an Associate at a boutique executive search firm, focusing on therapeutics, diagnostics, and life sciences tools and services.
Jane earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. She is fluent in Russian and French.
In her free time, Jane enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities such as hiking and tennis, attending live music events, and traveling.
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Based in New York, NY, Alyson Archer is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 25 years of professional services experience and oversees the firm’s infrastructure, development and marketing.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors at its inception, Alyson was the Director of Global Communications at a major executive recruitment firm, where she led all aspects of internal and external communications across the firm’s 40-plus offices. Previously, she was the Director of Public Relations at Softbank International Ventures, where she developed and executed communications strategies for all of Softbank’s portfolio companies outside of Japan. Earlier, Alyson worked in the marketing department at Bear Stearns, helping position the firm’s clients for initial public offerings and mergers.
Alyson earned a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Binghamton University.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 107
Alyson Archer
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Based in New York, NY, Alyson Archer is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer and a...
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Based in New York, NY, Alyson Archer is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 25 years of professional services experience and oversees the firm’s infrastructure, development and marketing.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors at its inception, Alyson was the Director of Global Communications at a major executive recruitment firm, where she led all aspects of internal and external communications across the firm’s 40-plus offices. Previously, she was the Director of Public Relations at Softbank International Ventures, where she developed and executed communications strategies for all of Softbank’s portfolio companies outside of Japan. Earlier, Alyson worked in the marketing department at Bear Stearns, helping position the firm’s clients for initial public offerings and mergers.
Alyson earned a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Binghamton University.
[email protected] • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 107
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