Dr Andrew West

Managing Director, Co-Founder and Shareholder at Synthase Biotech

Dr. Andrew West has a diverse work experience in various industries. In 2016, they became the Managing Director and Shareholder of Bioceta Ltd. In 2017, they took on the role of Chairman of the Board and Shareholder at Lanaco and Ligar. Additionally, they became a General Partner, Co-Founder, and Limited Partner at Matū Group, an investment firm focused on deep technology companies. Dr. West also served as Chairman of the Board at Soda Inc. and Te Whāi Ao Group Ltd in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Furthermore, they held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Te Awanui Huka Pak Limited in 2020. Dr. West is currently involved in various roles, including being a Co-Founder of Lipoxagen and a Director at humble bee bio. Dr Andrew also serves as a Board Member at Whangara Farms starting from 2022. Overall, Dr. Andrew West has a strong background in leadership, entrepreneurship, and deep technology investments.

Dr. Andrew West's education history is as follows:

- From 1989 to 1991, they attended Victoria University of Wellington and earned a DBA degree in Commerce.

- Between 1978 and 1982, Dr. West studied at the University of Westminster, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Ecology.

- During the period from 1974 to 1978, they also attended the University of Westminster, where they completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Ecology.

- From 1967 to 1974, Dr. West attended Battersea Grammar School, where they completed their A levels in Science.

- From 1961 to 1967, they attended Hitherfield Primary School.

- Dr. West's education at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business is unknown, as no start or end dates are provided.

- Starting in 1993, they studied at the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and achieved a Chartered Director degree in Governance. The end year is not specified, so it is unclear when they completed this program.

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  • Managing Director, Co-Founder and Shareholder

    August, 2015 - present

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