Dave Manku

Dave Manku is a seasoned professional in the life sciences and engineering industries, currently serving as a Partner at GrayMatter Partners, LLC since September 2024. Since January 2006, Manku has held the position of Partner and Managing Partner at Azzur Group, focusing on the growth and integration of autonomous businesses through a holding company model. Manku previously served as President of BioSPEQ, an Azzur company, from January 2006 to September 2024, and earlier roles include Project Manager at BioSPEQ and VP of Operations at Prolacta Bioscience. Manku’s career began as a Senior Principal Engineer at Baxter BioScience, where tenure lasted from 2001 to 2005, and includes experience as a Process Engineer at Pollutech Environmental from 1995 to 1998. Manku earned a Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering/Biochemical Engineering from the University of Ottawa between 1987 and 1992.