Lester Szymanik

Mr. Szymanik has over 30 years of experience in accounting and finance within the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, confectionery, renewable energy, and chemical industries. Prior to Tavanta, Mr. Szymanik was Controller at Ocean Power Technologies, a renewable energy company focused on innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine data, power, and consulting service solutions. Before Ocean Power Technologies, Mr. Szymanik was Controller at Arno Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative products for the treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Throughout his career, Mr. Szymanik has held positions of increasing responsibility in multinational and well as start-up, emerging companies. Mr. Szymanik holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Szymanik also holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Seton Hall University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New Jersey.