Tim Haines

Managing Director

Tim Haines is a prominent figure in the life sciences and technology transfer sectors who was recently appointed as the new Chair of TenU, an international collaboration of ten leading university technology transfer offices.1 2

Professional Background

Tim Haines brings extensive experience to his role at TenU:

Executive Partner and Managing Director at Abingworth LLP, a leading global life sciences venture investment firm1
Over 18 years of experience as a partner at Abingworth, managing a portfolio worth more than $300 million2
Previously led University of Cambridge spin-out Astex Therapeutics, helping it become one of the UK's leading biotech companies1
Held executive roles across the pharmaceutical and tech industries2

Education

Tim Haines' educational background includes:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management
Strategic Marketing Course
BSc Hons degree3

Role at TenU

As the newly appointed Chair of TenU, Tim Haines is expected to:

Consolidate TenU's cross-sector relationships
Further nurture the innovation ecosystem
Focus on unlocking capital to enable spinout companies to achieve scale and global impact1

Tim Haines took over the position from Professor Andy Neely, Senior Pro-Vice Chancellor of Enterprise and Business Relations at the University of Cambridge, who held the position since 2022.1

Expertise and Vision

Tim Haines is known for his:

Wealth of experience in investing in nascent technologies
Broad network in the life sciences and venture capital sectors
Strong belief in the value of collaboration between leading institutions, venture capitalists, and legal specialists1

In his new role, he aims to build on TenU's existing framework for spinout formation and advocate for increased investment in university-based innovation.1 2