Paula Burke

Paula Burke is a seasoned professional in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors, currently serving as Director at HSBC Innovation Banking since May 2024. Previous positions include Investment Principal and Senior Investment Associate at Valiance from July 2020 to May 2024, as well as Vice President, Senior Associate, and Associate roles at Silicon Valley Bank between July 2014 and June 2020. Early career experiences include a Research Associate position at Asset Match Limited and a Strategy Consultant role at Research Innovation Cooperation Enterprise Ltd. An educational foundation in Cell and Molecular Biology from University College Dublin, along with advanced degrees from UCL in Management and Columbia Business School in Digital Transformation in Healthcare, complements Burke's expertise. Further education includes a course in Accounting at The London School of Economics and Political Science.