Rowan Chapman

Rowan Chapman is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC).14 She brings over twenty years of experience as an executive business leader to her role at CIC.24

Professional Background

Chapman has a diverse background in the biotech and innovation sectors:

• Founder and Investor: She is the founder of Initiate Studio LLC and BEVC Management LLC.7
• Board Experience: She has served on multiple corporate boards throughout her career.2
• J&J Innovation: Her last role before becoming an independent advisor was as Head of J&J Innovation for Western North America, where she led a team responsible for partnering and investments.6
• Natera, Inc.: Chapman has been a member of the board of directors at Natera, Inc. since August 2019.5

Expertise and Focus

Rowan Chapman is known for:

• Working with Entrepreneurs: She is passionate about collaborating with global entrepreneurs to create, scale, and successfully exit meaningful ventures.3
• Biotech Experience: Her career spans from start-up to Fortune 50 companies in the biotech space.
• Investment and Innovation: At Cambridge Innovation Capital, she contributes to the team's collective effort to invest in and achieve positive outcomes for founders, investors, and society.1

Chapman's LinkedIn profile (username: rowan-e-chapman) reflects her current position at Cambridge Innovation Capital and her educational background, which includes university-level training.3