Paul Rutten

Paul Rutten is the Founder and CEO of Concert Bio since August 2021, with extensive experience in synthetic biology and community engagement. Paul has been involved with the iGEM Competition as a member of the Safety and Security Committee and the Engineering Committee since 2018, contributing to safety programs and project evaluations within the global competition. Prior to these roles, Paul participated in the Entrepreneur First program and served as a Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum, addressing various global challenges. Additional roles include trustee at the Rose Hill Junior Youth Club and consultant for the World Health Organization. Paul is a founder of SynBio UK, fostering connections among synthetic biology students, and was a finalist at the GapSummit 2019. Paul holds a DPhil in Interdisciplinary Bioscience from the University of Oxford, an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, and a Master's in Research from Imperial College London.