Funso Olufade

Funso Olufade is an accomplished finance leader with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Sr. Director and Head of US Commercial Finance at Ascendis Pharma, Funso established a robust finance infrastructure to support the US product portfolio, leading a team that aligns closely with executive leadership. Previously, as Head of Finance and Commercial Operations at Cipla, Funso played a pivotal role in founding the US subsidiary of the company. Funso’s earlier positions include overseeing commercial finance at Amicus Therapeutics and directing commercial strategy at Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH, where strategic development encompassed multiple European markets. Funso's career also features significant roles at sanofi-aventis and Bayer Pharmaceuticals, focusing on analytics, forecasting, and commercial excellence. Educationally, Funso holds a BSc in Economics from Rutgers University, a PhD in Health Sciences from Seton Hall University, an MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and has completed executive education programs at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and The Wharton School.