Thomas Ross

Thomas Ross is the Senior Vice President, Head of Legal at Akero Therapeutics, where they lead legal and compliance functions for a biotechnology company focused on serious metabolic diseases. They previously served as Head of U.S. Legal at Mesoblast, where they played a critical role in securing FDA approval for groundbreaking therapies. Thomas also held significant positions at Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Sidley Austin LLP, and the U.S. Department of Justice, where they were involved in high-profile litigation and regulatory matters. They earned a J.D. from Cornell Law School and have extensive experience in the life sciences sector.