Committed to Revolutionizing Cancer Research

Meet Our Leadership Team

With a shared passion for advancing oncology research and improving patient outcomes, our leadership team brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and dedication to every aspect of our organization.

Nick Slack, MBE

Chairman & CEO

Kathryn Britton, BS, MAT

Vice President, Quality Assurance

Alex Bruni

Chief Financial Officer

Emiliano Calvo, MD, PhD

Medical Oncologist, Clinical Investigator

Katie Celentino, DNP, RN, CMSRN

Vice President, Regional Operations

Joshua Crawford

Vice President, Integrations

Andrew Cunningham, PhD

Vice President & General Manager, XenoSTART

David Diamond

Global Chief Human Resources Officer

Angela Galindo

Vice President, Client Engagement

Josh Jacobson

Vice President, Finance

Heather Kobbe, MHA, SHRM-SCP

Vice President, Human Resources

Chris Martin

Vice president, Engineering

Peter McCullough, MBA

Chief Clinical Operations Officer

Emmanuel Olart

Chief Technology Officer

Lauren Panco

Vice President, Marketing

James Petkun

General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer

Brian Slack

Vice President, Key Accounts

Craig Sowell

Chief Growth Officer

Sandi Tevelow

Chief Development Officer

Chris Takimoto, MD, PhD

Global Chief Medical Officer

Michael J. Wick, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer

At The START Center for Cancer Research, we are proud to have individuals who are not only experts in their respective fields but also deeply committed to our mission of revolutionizing cancer research and providing hope to patients worldwide. Together, we are driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the fight against cancer.