Kirsty McCarthy

Kirsty McCarthy has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Kirsty has been the Chief Executive Officer at M:M Bio since 2022, leading a group of companies focused on developing next-generation medicines. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Operating Officer at Molecule 2 Medicine from 2016 to 2022.

Kirsty also held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Grey Wolf Therapeutics from 2018, where they managed the business operations and execution, specifically in the development of small molecule ERAP inhibitors for oncology treatments.

In 2021, Kirsty co-founded ThirtyFiveBio, a biotech company specializing in generating small molecule modulators for the treatment of digestive system cancers.

In 2017, they co-founded Pathios Therapeutics, a venture-backed drug discovery company focused on developing novel small-molecule modulators for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.

Kirsty has prior experience as a Director at Gazunti, where they led the R&D efforts to bring their technology to the global market. Kirsty also served as a Non-Executive Director at Auscontact Association from 2014 to 2015, contributing to the association's growth and thought leadership in the customer service industry.

Additionally, Kirsty held roles as a Non-Executive Director at Inference Technologies Group from 2010 to 2013 and served as the CEO of Inference Solutions from 2010 to 2011. Earlier in their career, they held the position of CCMA Secretary at the Contact Center Managers Association from 2008 to 2010. Before that, Kirsty worked as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Inference Communications from 2004 to 2009.

Overall, Kirsty McCarthy's work experience showcases their expertise in leadership, operations, drug development, and the biotech industry.

Kirsty McCarthy pursued their education in a chronological order with a focus on business and history. From 1984 to 1987, they attended The University of Queensland, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Following this, they enrolled at Monash University from 1997 to 1999 and completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Finally, Kirsty attended Melbourne Business School from 2000 to 2004, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business. Additionally, they possess a certification from General Assembly, although the specific obtained month and year are not provided.