Ksilink's Governance
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Ksilink’s Governance

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Ksilink’s governance reflects its strong partnership between the public and private sectors. Our Board of Directors and committees ensure translational feasibility, market access and sustainability.

Ksilink’s founder and chairmen

Ksilink has been founded in 2014 by Ulf Nehrbass and was presided by André Syrota in order to translate scientific excellence into tangible results for the pharmaceutical industry. Since 2019 Alain Beretz is president of the Ksilink association.

Alain Beretz

Alain Beretz

Chairman, Ksilink

Ulf Nehrbass

Ulf Nehrbass

Founder and Strategic Advisor, Ksilink

André Syrota

André Syrota

Honorary Chairman, Ksilink

Ksilink’s board of directors

Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg

Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg

Director General, Central Institute for Mental Health (ZI)

Bert M. Klebl

Bert M. Klebl

Managing Director, Lead Discovery Center GmbH

Claudia Mayer

Claudia Mayer

Coordinator International Cooperations, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Franck Lethimmonier

Franck Lethimmonier

Health Technologies Institute Director, INSERM

Jacques Volckmann

Jacques Volckmann

Head of R&D France, Sanofi

Marco Pintore

Marco Pintore

General Manager, Biovalley France

Michael Platten

Michael Platten

Director of the Mannheim Institute for Translational Neurosciences, University of Heidelberg

Michel de Mathelin

Michel de Mathelin

Vice President, University of Strasbourg

Oliver Brüstle

Oliver Brüstle

CEO, Life & Brain GmbH

Ralf Kindervater

Ralf Kindervater

CEO, BioPro Baden Württemberg GmbH

Serge Braun

Serge Braun

CSO, AFM Téléthon

Wolfram-Hubertus Zimmermann

Wolfram-Hubertus Zimmermann

CSO, Myriamed GmbH

Independent Scientific Advisory Committee

The Independent Scientific Advisory Committee assists the Board of Directors in defining Ksilink’s general orientations, programs and scientific approaches. It is composed of internationally renowned experts in phenotypic drug discovery and translational science.

Portfolio Steering Committee

The Portfolio Steering Commitee is composed of representatives from members of the Ksilink association. It aims in evaluating new and ongoing programs, creating synergies and establishing a common translational vision.

Finance and Audit Committee

The Audit Committee oversees the management of Ksilink regarding its accounting, risk management and investment policy.