Theo Proukou

Theo Proukou is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Partner at Flagship Pioneering, a position he has held since April 2022.12 With a rich background in human resources and leadership roles across various industries, Proukou brings extensive experience to his current role.

Career Highlights

Proukou's career spans over two decades, with significant experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors:

Flagship Pioneering:: As Chief HR Officer and Executive Partner, he leads the company's human resources and recruiting teams, focusing on HR strategies, employee culture, and talent development programs.1

Rubius Therapeutics:: Prior to joining Flagship, Proukou served as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer from 2019 to 2022, after initially joining the company as Vice President of Human Resources in 2017.2

Previous Roles:: His career includes leadership positions at:

• TripAdvisor (Vice President, Global Human Resources)
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Development)
• Novartis Pharmaceuticals (various roles over 16 years, including HR, marketing, and sales positions)12

Education

Proukou holds three degrees from Saint Bonaventure University:

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Master of Science in Education, Counseling/Psychology
• Master of Business Administration in Marketing/Management2

Achievements

Under Proukou's leadership, both Rubius Therapeutics and TripAdvisor won "best place to work" awards, including recognition from The Boston Globe.1

Theo Proukou is known for his ability to balance individual needs with organizational goals, demonstrating high integrity and commercial acumen in his approach to human resources management.2