Gary Collins

Vice President Finance at Apollo Therapeutics

Gary Collins has a diverse work experience in finance and leadership roles. Gary is currently working as the Head of Finance at Apollo Therapeutics since July 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Financial Officer at DefiniGEN from February 2021 to May 2021.

Gary's previous experience includes working as a Finance director at DisplayLink from May 2020 to February 2021. During their tenure, they played a crucial role in the trade sale approach from Synaptics Inc and was involved in sell-side due diligence and drafting sales agreements.

Before joining DisplayLink, Gary served as the Chief Financial Officer at Fluidic Analytics from July 2018 to March 2020. Gary successfully closed a £24 million fundraising round and played a key role in expanding the business into a multi-country commercial group. Prior to this role, Gary worked as the Head of Finance at Fluidic Analytics from July 2018 to June 2019.

Gary also gained valuable experience at Horizon Discovery, where they held various roles including Head of Finance from January 2017 to July 2018, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis from April 2016 to January 2017, and Assistant Corporate Controller from August 2015 to March 2016. Gary contributed to significant revenue growth and successfully completed the acquisition of Dharmacon from GE Healthcare.

Earlier in their career, Gary worked as a Financial Controller at Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre from April 2013 to August 2015, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and tax compliance for European entities.

Gary started their career at Deloitte as a Manager from February 2007 to April 2013. Gary managed a portfolio of clients, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations, and gained expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP, and SEC requirements including SOX.

Overall, Gary Collins has a strong background in finance, with extensive experience in strategic planning, fundraising, M&A, and financial management.

Gary Collins attended Hills Road Sixth Form College from 2000 to 2002. Gary did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study during this time. Afterward, they attended Loughborough University from 2002 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Human Biology. No additional information is available about any certifications they may have obtained.

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  • Vice President Finance

    July, 2021 - present