Connecting Today's Leaders to Tomorrow's Breakthroughs
Catalyst Advisors is an international executive recruitment and assessment firm singularly focused on building boardrooms and executive leadership teams for companies passionate about improving the lives of patients through scientific innovation.
Purposeful Impact
We are committed in heart and mind to partnering with the world’s most innovative organizations dedicated to making breakthrough treatments a reality
Insightful Engagement
We
leverage our unique connections and experience in life sciences to meet our
clients’ complex business needs and deliver impactful talent solutions
Authentic Collaboration
The
cornerstone of our success is our respect for the collective wisdom our team
brings to every assignment
About Us
Bringing visionary leaders to transformative life sciences companies
We are singularly focused on building transformational boardrooms and executive leadership teams for organizations at the forefront of making life-changing scientific contributions.
Life Sciences-focused. We are focused on building transformational boardrooms and executive leadership teams for companies passionate about changing the world through scientific breakthroughs that have the potential to change patients’ lives.
Targeted. We seek meaningful partnerships with companies that understand that our high success rate is underpinned by a white-glove approach to connecting them with high-caliber leaders who will drive tomorrow’s scientific innovations. We are advisors in the truest sense of the word. Our rigorous approach starts with an understanding your business and culture so that we can assess your needs and connect you with the type of leaders who will help drive your company’s success.
Connected. Our global team is a purposeful mix of seasoned life sciences industry experts and best-in-class executive recruiters. With a deep belief in the power of science to change lives, we are collectively informed by our vast and carefully curated network to deliver impactful talent solutions.
Collaborative. Our team structure is specifically designed to foster collaboration — not competition — so that our clients get the benefits of all, not just one. Much like them, we recognize that tomorrow’s breakthroughs require a team of singularly-focused experts who are in pursuit of solving the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
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Our deep relationships with current and emerging life sciences companies allow us to fulfill your executive leadership and talent needs.
John Archer | Partner
John Archer | Partner
Based in New York, NY, John Archer is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 25 years of experience as a leading healthcare recruitment consultant, providing executive talent solutions for innovative biopharmaceutical and medical technologies companies.
Prior to founding Catalyst Advisors in 2008, John was a senior member of a global executive recruitment and assessment firm, where he served as an international sector leader and a member of the executive and operating committees. John started his career as a senior executive at a publicly traded biotechnology company before working with a private investment firm evaluating healthcare opportunities.
John earned a B.S. from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
jarcher@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 101 • M: +1 917.340.7703
John Archer
Partner
Based in New York, NY, John Archer is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
John Archer | Partner
John Archer | Partner
Based in New York, NY, John Archer is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 25 years of experience as a leading healthcare recruitment consultant, providing executive talent solutions for innovative biopharmaceutical and medical technologies companies.
Prior to founding Catalyst Advisors in 2008, John was a senior member of a global executive recruitment and assessment firm, where he served as an international sector leader and a member of the executive and operating committees. John started his career as a senior executive at a publicly traded biotechnology company before working with a private investment firm evaluating healthcare opportunities.
John earned a B.S. from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
jarcher@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 101 • M: +1 917.340.7703
Amy Bottoms | Principal
Amy Bottoms | Principal
Based in Seattle, WA, Amy Bottoms is a Principal at Catalyst Advisors. She has 25 years of life sciences recruiting experience, building board of directors and executive leadership teams.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Amy was an Engagement Manager at a global executive recruitment firm, where she specialized in providing talent solutions for board directors, general management executives and senior commercial and technical leaders across biopharma, healthcare IT, medical technology and healthcare services sectors. Amy started her career as a Corporate Researcher at Microsoft, before entering the executive recruitment industry as a Research Associate.
Amy earned a B.A. in English Literature and a Master of Library Science from the University of Washington.
Amy is a member of Women in Bio. She continues to work towards her goal of visiting all the National Parks and has so far traveled to 19.
abottoms@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500 Ext. 119 • M: +1 360.710.1491
Amy Bottoms
Principal
Based in Seattle, WA, Amy Bottoms is a Principal at Catalyst Advisors...
Amy Bottoms | Principal
Amy Bottoms | Principal
Based in Seattle, WA, Amy Bottoms is a Principal at Catalyst Advisors. She has 25 years of life sciences recruiting experience, building board of directors and executive leadership teams.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Amy was an Engagement Manager at a global executive recruitment firm, where she specialized in providing talent solutions for board directors, general management executives and senior commercial and technical leaders across biopharma, healthcare IT, medical technology and healthcare services sectors. Amy started her career as a Corporate Researcher at Microsoft, before entering the executive recruitment industry as a Research Associate.
Amy earned a B.A. in English Literature and a Master of Library Science from the University of Washington.
Amy is a member of Women in Bio. She continues to work towards her goal of visiting all the National Parks and has so far traveled to 19.
abottoms@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500 Ext. 119 • M: +1 360.710.1491
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Based in London, England, Arnaldo De Lisio is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 15 years of experience working with innovative life science companies and has been a driver in establishing Catalyst Advisors in Europe.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Arnaldo was a managing partner of a global life sciences recruitment firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, where he conducted board and C-suite recruitment engagements for clients in Europe and North America. He was also a member of the executive team that developed the firm’s strategy and led its growth. Previously, Arnaldo was a start-up entrepreneur in Italy and a management consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in Germany, where he advised pharmaceutical companies on pricing and reimbursement strategies.
Fluent in English, Italian and German, Arnaldo earned a Global Executive M.B.A. from the Hult International Business School and a B.S. and M.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Molise, Italy.
Outside of work, family, sports and the outdoors are his passions.
adelisio@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +44 203 743 3076 • M: +44 739 396 9330
Arnaldo De Lisio
Partner
Based in London, England, Arnaldo De Lisio is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Arnaldo De Lisio | Partner
Based in London, England, Arnaldo De Lisio is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 15 years of experience working with innovative life science companies and has been a driver in establishing Catalyst Advisors in Europe.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Arnaldo was a managing partner of a global life sciences recruitment firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, where he conducted board and C-suite recruitment engagements for clients in Europe and North America. He was also a member of the executive team that developed the firm’s strategy and led its growth. Previously, Arnaldo was a start-up entrepreneur in Italy and a management consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in Germany, where he advised pharmaceutical companies on pricing and reimbursement strategies.
Fluent in English, Italian and German, Arnaldo earned a Global Executive M.B.A. from the Hult International Business School and a B.S. and M.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Molise, Italy.
Outside of work, family, sports and the outdoors are his passions.
adelisio@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +44 203 743 3076 • M: +44 739 396 9330
Borjana Fermaud | Director
Borjana Fermaud | Director
Based in New York, NY, Borjana Fermaud is a Principal at Catalyst Advisors. She has 15 years of biopharmaceutical experience, connecting talent with opportunities to maximize the potential of both executives and organizations.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Borjana was Vice President of Relationship Management for GLG Institute, where she built and curated an ecosystem of industry leaders and subject matter experts to create a world-leading platform for learning and mentorship. Previously, she held the position of Chief of Staff to the Global CEO of Bayer Medical Care.
Borjana earned an M.Sc. in Management from ESCP-EAP European School of Management.
Borjana is fluent in English, German, Russian and French, and she has lived and worked in Germany, Russia, France and Switzerland. Borjana can often be found working from one of these countries during the summer months.
bfermaud@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 129 • M: +1 914.924.5997
Borjana Fermaud
Principal
Based in New York, NY, Borjana Fermaud is a Principal at Catalyst Advisors...
Borjana Fermaud | Director
Borjana Fermaud | Director
Based in New York, NY, Borjana Fermaud is a Principal at Catalyst Advisors. She has 15 years of biopharmaceutical experience, connecting talent with opportunities to maximize the potential of both executives and organizations.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Borjana was Vice President of Relationship Management for GLG Institute, where she built and curated an ecosystem of industry leaders and subject matter experts to create a world-leading platform for learning and mentorship. Previously, she held the position of Chief of Staff to the Global CEO of Bayer Medical Care.
Borjana earned an M.Sc. in Management from ESCP-EAP European School of Management.
Borjana is fluent in English, German, Russian and French, and she has lived and worked in Germany, Russia, France and Switzerland. Borjana can often be found working from one of these countries during the summer months.
bfermaud@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 129 • M: +1 914.924.5997
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Based in Cambridge, MA, Gilbert Forest is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He established the Cambridge office in 2018, and has more than 20 years of experience recruiting executives for innovative life science companies and their boards, as well as advising across complex talent challenges.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Gilbert co-founded the Boston office of a global executive recruitment firm, building expertise in therapeutics executive leadership. He initially earned his reputation across senior executive leadership for research and development with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators and has since established his expertise across the executive functions at the Board, CEO and C suite level. Gilbert started his career as an attorney at General Motors Corporation and in private practice for a leading Montreal law firm.
Gilbert earned an LL.B. from Laval University in Quebec City and an M.B.A. from the University of Toronto.
Fluent in French, Gilbert has been known to dabble in Mandarin. He can often be found testing twisties and sweepers on any one of his motorcycles.
geforest@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 617.843.4100 • M: +1 617.513.6915
Gilbert Forest
Partner
Based in Cambridge, MA, Gilbert Forest is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Gilbert Forest | Partner
Based in Cambridge, MA, Gilbert Forest is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He established the Cambridge office in 2018, and has more than 20 years of experience recruiting executives for innovative life science companies and their boards, as well as advising across complex talent challenges.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Gilbert co-founded the Boston office of a global executive recruitment firm, building expertise in therapeutics executive leadership. He initially earned his reputation across senior executive leadership for research and development with biotech and pharmaceutical innovators and has since established his expertise across the executive functions at the Board, CEO and C suite level. Gilbert started his career as an attorney at General Motors Corporation and in private practice for a leading Montreal law firm.
Gilbert earned an LL.B. from Laval University in Quebec City and an M.B.A. from the University of Toronto.
Fluent in French, Gilbert has been known to dabble in Mandarin. He can often be found testing twisties and sweepers on any one of his motorcycles.
geforest@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 617.843.4100 • M: +1 617.513.6915
Kelsey Hallman | Associate Director
Kelsey Hallman | Associate Director
Based in New York, NY, Kelsey Hallman is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than six years of experience partnering with C-suite executives and board directors on executive recruitment and talent development initiatives.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Kelsey was a Director at a global executive recruiting firm, where she focused on board directors, C-suite executives and general management roles for companies across life sciences, healthcare, technology and consumer goods and services.
Previously, Kelsey led Advisor Relations for the GLG Institute, a global executive development community created by and for senior leaders in healthcare. She recruited and oversaw the strategic relationships with a community of 450 C-suite executives, former government officials and thought leaders. She also led advisor retention initiatives, created content and programming, and drove enterprise sales.
Kelsey earned a B.A. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of California, Irvine.
khallman@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 332.213.1676 Ext. 132 • M: +1 858.610.5257
Kelsey Hallman
Associate Director
Based in New York, NY, Kelsey Hallman is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors..
Kelsey Hallman | Associate Director
Kelsey Hallman | Associate Director
Based in New York, NY, Kelsey Hallman is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than six years of experience partnering with C-suite executives and board directors on executive recruitment and talent development initiatives.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Kelsey was a Director at a global executive recruiting firm, where she focused on board directors, C-suite executives and general management roles for companies across life sciences, healthcare, technology and consumer goods and services.
Previously, Kelsey led Advisor Relations for the GLG Institute, a global executive development community created by and for senior leaders in healthcare. She recruited and oversaw the strategic relationships with a community of 450 C-suite executives, former government officials and thought leaders. She also led advisor retention initiatives, created content and programming, and drove enterprise sales.
Kelsey earned a B.A. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of California, Irvine.
khallman@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 332.213.1676 Ext.132 • M: +1 858.610.5257
Jessica Hopkins | Research Associate
Jessica Hopkins | Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Jessica Hopkins is a Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 10 years of research experience focused on public health and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jess was most recently a Research Associate at Columbia University, where she managed clinical trials evaluating behavioral risk-reduction interventions. Previously, she held research roles at RTI International and Yale University, where she worked on HIV and drug use clinical trials.
Jess earned a B.A. in English and Psychology from Villanova University and an M.P.H in Health Behavior and Health Education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jess enjoys running, hiking and dabbling in photography in her spare time.
jhopkins@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 100
Jessica Hopkins
Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Jessica Hopkins is a Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors...
Jessica Hopkins | Research Associate
Jessica Hopkins | Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Jessica Hopkins is a Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 10 years of research experience focused on public health and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Jess was most recently a Research Associate at Columbia University, where she managed clinical trials evaluating behavioral risk-reduction interventions. Previously, she held research roles at RTI International and Yale University, where she worked on HIV and drug use clinical trials.
Jess earned a B.A. in English and Psychology from Villanova University and an M.P.H in Health Behavior and Health Education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jess enjoys running, hiking and dabbling in photography in her spare time.
jhopkins@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 100
Lane Johnson | Research Associate
Lane Johnson | Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Lane Johnson is a Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than five years of experience in executive recruiting and more than two years of Life Sciences industry focus.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Lane was a Research and Coordinating Assistant at a boutique firm specializing in the recruitment of Human Resources executives.
Lane earned a B.M. from Louisiana State University and a M.M. from the University of Kansas.
Lane enjoys hiking, traveling and attending opera and concert performances.
ljohnson@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 123
Lane Johnson
Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Lane Johnson is a Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors...
Lane Johnson | Research Associate
Lane Johnson | Research Associate
Based in New York, NY, Lane Johnson is a Research Associate at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than five years of experience in executive recruiting and more than two years of Life Sciences industry focus.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Lane was a Research and Coordinating Assistant at a boutique firm specializing in the recruitment of Human Resources executives.
Lane earned a B.M. from Louisiana State University and a M.M. from the University of Kansas.
Lane enjoys hiking, traveling and attending opera and concert performances.
ljohnson@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 123
Nancy Kelly | Director
Nancy Kelly | Director
Based in New York, NY, Nancy Kelly is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 25 years of experience in retained executive recruitment.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Nancy was a life sciences recruiter at two global firms, where she was responsible for leading and managing C-level and other strategic recruiting assignments for an array of clients, including small to mid-sized biotech, as well as large international pharmaceutical companies. Nancy has recruited senior leadership in the areas of research and development, technical operations, commercial and general management, as well as partnering with clients on board of director assignments.
Nancy earned a B.S. in Marketing/Health Administration and an M.B.A. from La Salle University.
nkelly@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 128 • M: +1 215.370.5600
Nancy Kelly
Director
Based in New York, NY, Nancy Kelly is a Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Nancy Kelly | Director
Nancy Kelly | Director
Based in New York, NY, Nancy Kelly is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 25 years of experience in retained executive recruitment.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Nancy was a life sciences recruiter at two global firms, where she was responsible for leading and managing C-level and other strategic recruiting assignments for an array of clients, including small to mid-sized biotech, as well as large international pharmaceutical companies. Nancy has recruited senior leadership in the areas of research and development, technical operations, commercial and general management, as well as partnering with clients on board of director assignments.
Nancy earned a B.S. in Marketing/Health Administration and an M.B.A. from La Salle University.
nkelly@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 128 • M: +1 215.370.5600
Rose McGovern, Ph.D | Associate Director
Rose McGovern, Ph.D | Associate Director
Based in London, England, Rose McGovern, Ph.D., is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has been an instrumental contributor to establishing Catalyst Advisors in Europe and is a poised life sciences executive recruitment advisor.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Rose was a Senior Research Associate for a reputable European executive recruitment firm focused on life sciences. Previously, Rose worked in the third sector as an Operations Manager for non-profit organizations based in Greece and France.
Rose earned a BSc in Sports Health and Exercise Science from the University of Hull and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Ulster.
Rose is an ultra-endurance cyclist who has completed one of the world’s toughest races, the Transcontinental Race, a self-supported, single state race across Europe. Most recently, she finished third female in the Trans Pyrenees Race.
rmcgovern@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +44 203 743 3074
Rose McGovern, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Based in London, England, Rose McGovern, Ph.D. is an Associate Director at Catalyst...
Rose McGovern, Ph.D | Associate Director
Rose McGovern, Ph.D | Associate Director
Based in London, England, Rose McGovern, Ph.D., is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has been an instrumental contributor to establishing Catalyst Advisors in Europe and is a poised life sciences executive recruitment advisor.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Rose was a Senior Research Associate for a reputable European executive recruitment firm focused on life sciences. Previously, Rose worked in the third sector as an Operations Manager for non-profit organizations based in Greece and France.
Rose earned a BSc in Sports Health and Exercise Science from the University of Hull and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Ulster.
Rose is an ultra-endurance cyclist who has completed one of the world’s toughest races, the Transcontinental Race, a self-supported, single state race across Europe. Most recently, she finished third female in the Trans Pyrenees Race.
rmcgovern@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: ++44 203 743 3074
Susan J. Newman | Director, Research & Client Management
Susan J. Newman | Director, Research & Client Management
Based in New York, NY, Susan Newman is the Director of Research and Client Management at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 20 years of life science research experience, identifying senior executives for medical, scientific and C-suite leadership roles.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Susan created and led the life sciences practice of a national recruiting firm. Previously, Susan held progressive roles in technical product development, regional sales and commercial operations in the medical device and diagnostics industry.
Susan earned a B.A. in Biology from Simmons College in Boston.
Susan serves as a Board Director for a regional chapter of The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research. Prior board roles include President/Board Chair for a South Florida non-profit organization supporting music education in local schools and Director for the South Florida Affiliate of the National Human Resources Association.
snewman@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 108 • M: +1 954.234.7924
Susan Newman
Director, Research & Client Management
Based in New York, NY, Susan Newman is the Director of Research and Client...
Susan J. Newman | Director, Research & Client Management
Susan J. Newman | Director, Research & Client Management
Based in New York, NY, Susan Newman is the Director of Research and Client Management at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 20 years of life science research experience, identifying senior executives for medical, scientific and C-suite leadership roles.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Susan created and led the life sciences practice of a national recruiting firm. Previously, Susan held progressive roles in technical product development, regional sales and commercial operations in the medical device and diagnostics industry.
Susan earned a B.A. in Biology from Simmons College in Boston.
Susan serves as a Board Director for a regional chapter of The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research. Prior board roles include President/Board Chair for a South Florida non-profit organization supporting music education in local schools and Director for the South Florida Affiliate of the National Human Resources Association.
snewman@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 108 • M: +1 954.234.7924
Brett A. Phillips | Director
Brett A. Phillips | Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Brett Phillips is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 18 years of executive recruiting experience in life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Brett was Vice President at a life sciences recruitment firm, where he led the firm’s senior leadership engagements and participated in the recruitment of board members and board chairs. Previously, Brett spent 12 years at another life sciences recruitment firm, ultimately serving as Vice President and Head of Recruiting, managing a team of several recruiters and expanding the firm’s client base.
Brett earned a B.A. in Journalism and a B.A. in Political Science from Northeastern University.
Brett actively volunteers to help global health organizations focused on the needs of at-risk mothers and children in the U.S. and Africa.
bphillips@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500 Ext. 118 • M: +1 310.902.1411
Brett Phillips
Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Brett Phillips is a Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Brett A. Phillips | Director
Brett A. Phillips | Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Brett Phillips is a Director at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 18 years of executive recruiting experience in life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Brett was Vice President at a life sciences recruitment firm, where he led the firm’s senior leadership engagements and participated in the recruitment of board members and board chairs. Previously, Brett spent 12 years at another life sciences recruitment firm, ultimately serving as Vice President and Head of Recruiting, managing a team of several recruiters and expanding the firm’s client base.
Brett earned a B.A. in Journalism and a B.A. in Political Science from Northeastern University.
Brett actively volunteers to help global health organizations focused on the needs of at-risk mothers and children in the U.S. and Africa.
bphillips@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500 Ext. 118 • M: +1 310.902.1411
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cara Smith is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than six years of talent recruitment experience in healthcare and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Cara was a Senior Associate at an international executive recruitment firm, where she specialized in C-suite, general management, commercial and scientific talent solutions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, with a specific focus on medical technology and biopharma. Previously, Cara worked at a boutique executive recruitment firm, serving healthcare services and healthcare technology industries for prominent private equity and venture capital sponsors.
Cara earned a B.S. in Biology from Northeastern University.
csmith@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500
Cara Smith
Associate Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cara Smith is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors...
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Cara Smith | Associate Director
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cara Smith is an Associate Director at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than six years of talent recruitment experience in healthcare and life sciences.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Cara was a Senior Associate at an international executive recruitment firm, where she specialized in C-suite, general management, commercial and scientific talent solutions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, with a specific focus on medical technology and biopharma. Previously, Cara worked at a boutique executive recruitment firm, serving healthcare services and healthcare technology industries for prominent private equity and venture capital sponsors.
Cara earned a B.S. in Biology from Northeastern University.
csmith@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500
Stephen J. Williams, Ph.D. | Partner
Stephen J. Williams, Ph.D. | Partner
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Steve Williams, Ph.D., is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 30 years of life sciences experience, serving in leadership roles at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Steve served as the President and Chief Business Officer of a global life sciences recruiting firm. Previously, Steve held positions at both pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and led discovery biology and pre-clinical development of Cardiolite® and Neurolite® at DuPont and DuPont Merck Pharmaceuticals. He also held leadership positions in line marketing, strategic product planning and business development. Earlier, Steve was a Medical Director in new product planning at Bristol-Myers Squibb and served as a key member of the management team that executed a successful IPO at Progenitor, a biotechnology company.
Steve earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Duke University.
Steve is member of the Graduate School Board of Visitors at Duke University and a named contributor to the biology department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On most weekends, you can find Steve battling his wife on the tennis court.
swilliams@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500 Ext.109 • M: +1 424.653.9153
Stephen Williams, Ph.D.
Partner
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Steve Williams, Ph.D., is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors...
Stephen J. Williams, Ph.D. | Partner
Stephen J. Williams, Ph.D. | Partner
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Steve served as the President and Chief Business Officer of a global life sciences recruiting firm. Previously, Steve held positions at both pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and led discovery biology and pre-clinical development of Cardiolite® and Neurolite® at DuPont and DuPont Merck Pharmaceuticals. He also held leadership positions in line marketing, strategic product planning and business development. Earlier, Steve was a Medical Director in new product planning at Bristol-Myers Squibb and served as a key member of the management team that executed a successful IPO at Progenitor, a biotechnology company.
Steve earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Duke University.
Steve is member of the Graduate School Board of Visitors at Duke University and a named contributor to the biology department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On most weekends, you can find Steve battling his wife on the tennis court.
swilliams@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 310.907.1500 Ext.109 • M: +1 424.653.9153
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Based in New York, NY, Alyson Archer is the Chief Operating Officer and a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 25 years of professional services experience and oversees the firm’s infrastructure, development and marketing.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors at its inception, Alyson was the Director of Global Communications at a major executive recruitment firm, where she led all aspects of internal and external communications across the firm’s 40-plus offices. Previously, she was the Director of Public Relations at Softbank International Ventures, where she developed and executed communications strategies for all of Softbank’s portfolio companies outside of Japan. Earlier, Alyson worked in the marketing department at Bear Stearns, helping position the firm’s clients for initial public offerings and mergers.
Alyson earned a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Binghamton University.
aarcher@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 107
Alyson Archer
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Based in New York, NY, Alyson Archer is the Chief Operating Officer and a...
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Alyson Archer | Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Based in New York, NY, Alyson Archer is the Chief Operating Officer and a Partner at Catalyst Advisors. She has more than 25 years of professional services experience and oversees the firm’s infrastructure, development and marketing.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors at its inception, Alyson was the Director of Global Communications at a major executive recruitment firm, where she led all aspects of internal and external communications across the firm’s 40-plus offices. Previously, she was the Director of Public Relations at Softbank International Ventures, where she developed and executed communications strategies for all of Softbank’s portfolio companies outside of Japan. Earlier, Alyson worked in the marketing department at Bear Stearns, helping position the firm’s clients for initial public offerings and mergers.
Alyson earned a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Binghamton University.
aarcher@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 107
Snow Montemayor | Director of Finance & Operations
Snow Montemayor | Director of Finance & Operations
Based in New York, NY, Snow Montemayor is the Director of Finance and Operations at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 15 years of operations management experience, and oversees the firm’s finances, operations, human resources and technology systems.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Snow represented a financial advisory firm and its clients at shareholder meetings for businesses in the sustainability sector. Previously, Snow managed the commercial business development for a leading regional landscaping and lighting contractor.
Snow earned a B.A. in International Relations from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and an M.B.A. from Pinchot University in Seattle.
smontemayor@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 116
Snow Montemayor
Director of Finance & Operations
Based in New York, NY, Snow Montemayor is the Director of Finance and Operations...
Snow Montemayor | Director of Finance & Operations
Snow Montemayor | Director of Finance & Operations
Based in New York, NY, Snow Montemayor is the Director of Finance and Operations at Catalyst Advisors. He has more than 15 years of operations management experience, and oversees the firm’s finances, operations, human resources and technology systems.
Prior to joining Catalyst Advisors, Snow represented a financial advisory firm and its clients at shareholder meetings for businesses in the sustainability sector. Previously, Snow managed the commercial business development for a leading regional landscaping and lighting contractor.
Snow earned a B.A. in International Relations from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and an M.B.A. from Pinchot University in Seattle.
smontemayor@catalystadvisorslp.com • O: +1 212.775.0800 Ext. 116
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