Mike Begg

Mike Begg is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in biotechnology and project management. Since May 2006, Mike has held multiple roles at The Biovac Institute, including Manager of Product Support and Technology Transfer, Operations Advisor, PMO and Project Portfolio Manager, and Programme Manager for projects such as the Cape Biologicals Hib Project. Responsibilities include overseeing infrastructure projects, guiding operations in project selection and management, and ensuring successful coordination of the project portfolio. Prior to this, Mike served as Head of the Biopolymer Unit and Research Scientist at Ribotech (Pty) Ltd from January 1997 to April 2006, where Mike was instrumental in establishing a biotechnology pilot plant. Mike holds an M.Sc Med in Medical Biochemistry and a B.Sc Med (Hons) from the University of Cape Town, along with a B.Sc in Biochemistry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.