Simon Valentine

Simon Valentine is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in sales and marketing leadership within the scientific software and informatics industries. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Basepair Inc. and advising BioTuring on strategic partnerships, Simon has a proven track record of developing and implementing successful commercial strategies. Previous roles include Vice President of Sales at Seven Bridges, where oversight of sales activities in North America led to significant revenue growth, and Global Head of Sales at Illumina, where Simon successfully expanded enterprise informatics solutions and drove substantial increases in sales. With a strong foundation in biology, holding a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from the University of Birmingham, Simon brings valuable insights into technology adoption and market dynamics.