Duncan Mackintosh

Senior Investment Manager, Brandon Capital

Senior Investment Manager with Brandon Capital, a leading life science venture fund since 2016. 24 years in early-stage research, innovation and commercialisation. Recovering veterinarian, start-up junkie, Onehealth investor, and founder. Led initiatives including seed funds, and international advisory programmes. Instrumental in founding and launch of KiwiNet. Experienced investing in the life science sector, drug and vaccine development with a special interest in building animal health drug development opportunities. Raised capital for and held directorships in a range of investor backed technology companies. Independent member of three deep tech Return On Science Investment Committees.

Darja Nelson

Darja Nelson

Operating Partner, Bridgewest Ventures

Oliver Mead

Oliver Mead

Director of Science and Innovation, BioSouth

Shaun Hendy

Shaun Hendy

Chief Innovation Expertise Officer, Callaghan Innovation

David Nayagam

David Nayagam

Executive Director, Healthcare, Research at E&P Financial Group

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