Coulter Partners places new Chair at ArcticZymes Technologies
London, October 28, 2024 – Coulter Partners, the global expert building leadership teams for Health, Science and Technology innovation businesses, successfully completed a search assignment for ArcticZymes Technologies ASA and is pleased to announce the placement of Dr. Frank Mathias as Chair of the Board.
Dr. Mathias is the CEO at Oxford Biomedica, a leading pure-play CDMO within the cell and gene therapy industry. Dr. Mathias was previously the CEO of Rentschler Biopharma SE, which he successfully developed into a leading global, full-service CDMO. Prior to Rentschler, Dr. Mathias served as CEO of Medigene AG, a publicly listed immuno-oncology company. During his 30-year career, Dr. Mathias has held senior roles at leading global pharmaceutical companies, including Amgen Deutschland GmbH, Servier Deutschland GmbH, and Hoechst AG. In 2019, he was awarded the “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” title in Germany. Dr. Mathias is a pharmacist by training and completed his Doctorate in Pharmacy at Paris VI University.
“We are very pleased to nominate Frank Mathias as our new Chair,” said Jon R. Sandberg, Chairman of the Nomination Committee. “Frank Mathias’ extensive experience and visionary leadership make him the ideal candidate to guide our company into its next phase of development, commercialization and growth.”
Mr. Sandberg continued:
Coulter Partners’ exceptional guidance and professionalism throughout the search process were invaluable. Their deep understanding of our organization's unique needs and culture ensured that we identified the ideal candidate to lead our board and drive our future success.
“I am honored to join ArcticZymes at such a pivotal time,” said Dr. Frank Mathias. “The innovative enzyme solutions developed by ArcticZymes have made significant contributions to advancements in biomanufacturing, enhancing efficiency and quality across the industry. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success and collaborative growth.”
