David Lowndes

David brings over 38 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology space to his role at SK pharmteco. He has experience living and working in the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and North Africa, Japan, and the US. Prior to his role as an independent member of the boards of SK pharmteco and Yposkesi, he held successive Senior Vice President roles at Shire Pharmaceuticals with global responsibility for Supply Chain and Manufacturing. While at Shire, David had leading roles in a number of acquisitions and in the subsequent integration of acquired businesses.​ Prior to joining Shire, David worked for Genzyme, Eli Lilly, Rhone Poulenc Rorer, SPIMACO, and Ciba-Geigy.​ David has a degree in Pharmacy from the Welsh School of Pharmacy, University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (now Cardiff University).​