Julien de Salaberry

CEO and a co-founder of Galen Growth, Julien also leads Galen Growth’s Pharmaceutical and other healthcare client engagements, leveraging over 25 years of experience in healthcare with leading brands including Eli Lilly, Boston Scientific, Baxter, GSK, Merck & Co.

Julien has a deep understanding of organic and inorganic growth in healthcare in both mature and developing markets, addressing awareness, access and affordability challenges.

Julien co-authored iDirupted in 2014 and Living in the Age of the Jerk in 2020. Both books are a focus on technology innovation and its impact on humans, the ecosystem and the economy.

As well as his leadership of Galen Growth, Julien is an experienced SME Non-Executive Director, and regular speaker and writer on the value of digital health innovation.

Prior to his career in healthcare, Julien served in the British Armed Forces. Decorated with the Gulf GSM Kuwait Clasp Medal (1991) and Bosnia NATO Medal (1993).