Iya Kessler

Iya Kessler is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as Senior Vice President and Head of Legal at Arbor Biotechnologies since 2025. Prior to this role, Iya held the position of Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary at 2seventy bio from 2023 to March 2025, and was Associate General Counsel. Iya's experience also includes serving as Lead Counsel and Corporate Counsel for Viral Vector Services at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2021 to 2023, and Vice President and Senior Counsel at State Street from 2011 to 2021. Earlier career roles include Attorney at MFS Investment Management, Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP, and Legal Intern at Greater Boston Legal Services. Iya Kessler earned a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, from Ithaca College.