Ying Sutherland

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Biography

Dr. Ying Sutherland is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at CardioPrecision. She received her PhD at the W. Alton Jones Cell Science Centre in New York, underwent a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital in Boston, USA and was a Harvard faculty member in the Department of Surgery prior to founding CardioPrecision in 2007. She was instrumental in capturing and articulating the value proposition for the Company at the outset and has led the management from day one. Key achievements to date include securing assignment of background Intellectual Property (IP), winning three prestigious funding awards (SMART: Scotland Feasibility, SMART: Scotland R&D, Wellcome Trust Technology Translation Award), implementing a global strategy for IP protection, leading product development from concept to CE mark, developing the business plan, building company infrastructure and fundraising. In total, she has secured circa £3.3M for the Company and focused funds on value-creating activities through lean management and capital-efficient operations. Her scientific background and close contact with cardiac surgeons and sales professionals worldwide have equipped her with a unique understanding of the technology and market for cardiovascular devices. She is a highly driven and resourceful individual and has assembled a team of seasoned executives with substantial experience and strong track records to take the Company forward.