Brian Newsom

Brian Newsom is the Chief Executive Officer at Carrigent, a position he recently assumed as of June 2024. He has a robust background in business development, particularly within the cell therapy sector, having previously served as Vice President of Business Development at Theragent and Senior Director of Business Development at KBI Biopharma. His career spans over three decades, during which he has held various roles in both technical and business development capacities across several biotech companies, including Thermo Fisher Scientific and Life Technologies.123

Education and Early Career

• Undergraduate Degree: Microbiology from Texas Tech University.
• MBA: Texas A&M University.

Professional Experience

• Carrigent: CEO (2024 - Present)
• Theragent: Vice President of Business Development (2023)
• KBI Biopharma: Senior Director of Business Development (2017 - 2023)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Business Development Leader (2014 - 2017)
• Life Technologies: Business Development Leader (2008 - 2014)
• Other roles include positions at Baylor College of Medicine and Opexa Therapeutics.

In his current role at Carrigent, Newsom is expected to leverage his extensive experience in strategic communication and digital marketing to drive the company's initiatives forward. His leadership is anticipated to be pivotal as Carrigent navigates advancements in technology and marketing solutions for various sectors.34