Kyle Keeney, Ph.D.

Kyle Keeney is a business executive and entrepreneur in the life sciences sector. He is the President and CEO of the Kentucky Life Sciences Council and co-founder of The Turnpike Partnership, a collaborative initiative between Kentucky and Massachusetts life sciences organizations.1

Professional Background::

• Founder of The Turnpike Partnership
• President/CEO of Kentucky Life Sciences Council
• Experienced executive with over 12 years of leadership experience
• Holds a Ph.D.2

Key Achievements::

• Launched a partnership model designed to foster collaboration between life sciences clusters in Kentucky and Massachusetts1
• Worked to prevent the Midwest from being overlooked in life sciences research1
• Serves as an Executive in Residence at KSTC2

The Turnpike Partnership, which Keeney co-founded, aims to accelerate research and innovation by connecting life sciences entrepreneurs and researchers across state boundaries. The initiative is an extension of MassBio's MassCONNECT program and focuses on creating opportunities for collaboration in the biotech and life sciences industries.1