Tiltbio’s Expert Team

Tiltbio’s highly regarded and experienced team has grown to 20 professionals with decades of experience in the research, development, and commercialization of cancer therapeutics. The company is headquartered in Finland (TILT Biotherapeutics Oy) with a fully owned subsidiary in the U.S. for the local clinical operations.

Akseli Hemminki

MD, PhD, eMBA, Founder & CEO and Member of the Board of Directors

Aino Kalervo

MSc, MS, Chief Operating Officer

John Goldfinch

MBA, CRM, US Clinical Lead & CEO - TILT Biotherapeutics LLC

Suvi Sorsa

PhD, VP of Clinical Affairs

Víctor Cervera-Carrascón

PhD, VP of Business Development

Hanna Kirk

MSc, VP of Product Development

Riikka Havunen

PhD, VP of Operations

Strategic Advisors

Tiltbio’s advisors bring their senior industry expertise from Europe and the U.S. for the support of the operational team and the company strategy.

Tuija Keinonen

Pharm PhD, Professor of Practice, Chair of the Board of Directors, Advisor - Operational Exellence

Kari Varkila

MD, PhD, MBA, Advisor - Clinical & Regulatory Strategy

Chad Hellmann

MBA, Capital Strategy - Advisor

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Board of Directors

Tiltbio’s Board includes leading authorities and serial entrepreneurs in the life sciences, legal, financial, and pharmaceutical fields. The board is chaired by Tuija Keinonen (PhD, Profesor of Practice).

Tuija Keinonen

Pharm PhD, Professor of Practice, Chair of the Board of Directors, Advisor - Operational Exellence

Akseli Hemminki

MD, PhD, eMBA, Founder & CEO and Member of the Board of Directors

Arto Linnervuo

Member of the Board of Directors, Legal Advisor

Pekka Mattila

MSc, Member of the Board of Directors

Timo Ahopelto

MSc (Tech), Member of the Board of Directors, Lifeline Ventures

Miia Kaye

Board Observer, Finnish Industries Investment (TESI)

Scientific Advisors

Tiltbio’s scientific and clinical advisors include prominent clinicians and researchers from cancer-focused institutions across Europe and the U.S. In addition, the company holds indication specific advisory boards.

Ramon Alemany

PhD, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board

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Matthew S. Block

MD, PhD, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board

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Petri Bono

MD, PhD, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board

James Dougherty

MD, MBA, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board

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Brigitte Dreno

MD, PhD, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board

Carl June

MD, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board

Inge Marie Svane

MD, PhD, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board