Barb Kinnaird

Barb Kinnaird has a diverse work experience, primarily focused in the biotechnology industry. Barb has held multiple positions at Response Biomedical Corp., including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President. During their time as CEO, they led a successful transformation of the organization, resulting in significant increases in production capacity, profitability, and sales. Barb also played key roles in product development and operations at the company. Prior to their time at Response Biomedical Corp., Barb worked as a Research Associate at the University of British Columbia and as a Scientific Curator at Incyte.

Barb Kinnaird obtained their PhD in Microbiology from The University of British Columbia, where they studied from 1992 to 1999. Barb also holds additional certifications, including being a Registered Technologist from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1992 and being Dare to Lead Trained in 2017. More recently, they have completed the Innovation Governance Program at both Level 1 and Level 2, although the specific months of completion are not provided.