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Neil Butt
Chief Executive Officer at Orbit Discovery
Neil Butt is the Chief Executive Officer of Orbit Discovery, a company specializing in functional screening services that leverage novel bead and microfluidic technologies. Based in Oxford, England, he has been in this role since June 2021. His leadership focuses on enhancing throughput in functional screening, particularly for G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and therapeutic candidate identification.1
With over 20 years of executive management experience, Butt has a strong track record in business development, having successfully sold three companies and acquired two. He has also played key roles in listing companies on the London Stock Exchange and negotiating significant licensing deals. His previous positions include Chief Business Officer at IONTAS and Head of Business Development at Abzena, where he contributed to substantial revenue growth and strategic partnerships.1
Butt holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Southampton and is recognized for his expertise in commercializing proprietary technologies and developing start-up businesses.1
