Simon Geoffrey Best
Director/Board Member at LIMINAL BIOSCIENCES INC.
Network origin in Simon Geoffrey Best first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 29 | |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 26 |
Liminal BioSciences Ltd.
 Liminal BioSciences Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Liminal R & D BioSciences, Inc., Liminal BioSciences Ltd. is a British biopharmaceutical company founded in 2015. The private company is based in Comberton, UK. The company is focused on the discovery and development of novel, small molecule drug candidates.
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| Subsidiary | Biotechnology | 8 |
Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd.
 Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd. is a company based in Belfast, Ireland. The Irish company achieves this through the use of machine learning analytics and the world's largest database of annotated, longitudinal, neurofunctional data. Cumulus Neuroscience aims to generate the data and insights necessary to accelerate the diagnosis and management of central nervous system disorders. The company's AI-based, multi-domain digital biomarker platform enables better and faster decision-making in neurology and neuropsychiatry clinical trials and patient care. Cumulus Neuroscience Ltd. is supported by specialized investors and has a world-class scientific and technical advisory board. The company, founded by Ronan Cunningham, Ruth McKernan, Brian Murphy, Sigurdur Sævarsson, and Urs Markus Ernst Streidl, is focused on simplifying and improving the robustness of neuroscience clinical trials. Aman Bhatti has been the CEO of the company since 2022.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 8 |
| Public Company | Biotechnology | 5 | |
Evofem, Inc.
 Evofem, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Evofem, Inc. develops and markets women's reproductive and personal healthcare products. It offers women's sexual and reproductive health through personal care, disease prevention and contraception products. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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| Extinct | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
Evofem Biosciences Operations, Inc.
 Evofem Biosciences Operations, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Evofem Biosciences Operations, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages on the development and commercialization of reproductive health products for women with a core focus on contraception. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 3 |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 |
ProMetic Pharma SMT Holdings Ltd.
 ProMetic Pharma SMT Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2015, ProMetic Pharma SMT Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding British company that is part of Liminal R & D BioSciences, Inc. The private company is based in Comberton, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 1 |
Aquapharm Biodiscovery Ltd.
 Aquapharm Biodiscovery Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Aquapharm Biodiscovery Ltd. discovers and develops drugs. It develops products for application across the pharmaceutical, personal care and nutrition sectors. The company offers antibiotics, inflammation & dermatology, oxidative stress, high value ingredients and anti-oxidant ingredients. Aquapharm Biodiscovery was founded by Kathryn Fraser and Andrew Mearns Spragg on April 11, 2000 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, GB.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 1 |
Hebrides Ensemble
 Hebrides Ensemble Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Hebrides Ensemble engages in the provision of contemporary music. It offers solo and chamber music to opera and music theater. The company was founded by William Conway in 1991 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Movies/Entertainment | 1 |
Simplex Services, Inc.
 Simplex Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Epiq Systems, Inc. (Georgia), Simplex Services, Inc. is a legal solutions provider for legal departments and businesses. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Simplex Legal offers highly-qualified and cost-effective lawyers for businesses, as well as temporary additions to legal teams, either at the office or remotely. The Canadian company's team can support and adapt to businesses or legal teams directly at their office or remotely for more flexibility. Founded in 2011 by Martine Boucher and Simon Geoffrey Best, Simon Geoffrey Best has been the CEO since 2011. Simplex Services was acquired by Epiq Systems, Inc. (Georgia) on December 01, 2021.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Simon Geoffrey Best via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ABRDN HEALTHCARE INVESTORS | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ABRDN LIFE SCIENCES INVESTORS | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| NPS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| CYMABAY THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Genzyme Corp.
 Genzyme Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Medical Specialties | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Innovate UK
 Innovate UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Innovate UK promotes, supports and invests in technology research, development, and commercialization. The firm provides access to information about the funding and support opportunities through a range of channels. The company was founded on July 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ABRDN WORLD HEALTHCARE FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Tekla Capital Management LLC
 Tekla Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tekla Capital Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly known as Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management LLC, the firm serves as an investment adviser for four closed-end funds – Tekla Healthcare Investors, Tekla Life Sciences Investors, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund and Tekla World Healthcare Fund. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
HollisWealth, Inc.
 HollisWealth, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance HollisWealth, Inc. provides asset management and financial advisement services. It offers diversified wealth management and investment solutions, including alternative and tax-advantaged products, capital markets and advisory services to financial advisors, institutions, corporations and foundations, and wealth management through independent financial advisors across Canada. Its products and services include banking investments, Dundee Select, investment programs, insurance, mortgages, and business services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| McGill University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree | |
| Boston College | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Montréal | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| AVIVAGEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
 Life Sciences Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chairman | |
National Pharmaceutical Council
 National Pharmaceutical Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Pharmaceutical Council operates as a not for profit organization. It specializes in research development, information dissemination, education, and communication of information to patients. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Québec Bar Assoication
 Québec Bar Assoication Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Québec Bar Association is a professional organization that oversees the practice of over 29,000 lawyers in all areas of law. The organization is based in Montréal, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Canada. The mission of the association is to ensure the protection of the public, contribute to accessible and quality justice, and defend the rule of law. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Women Corporate Directors
 Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Public Mobile, Inc.
 Public Mobile, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Public Mobile, Inc. provides wireless communication services. Its services include talk and text services, wireless voice and data services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Toronto, CA. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
 Zeneca Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Zeneca Pharmaceuticals manufactures medicines. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Thomvest Ventures, Inc
 Thomvest Ventures, Inc Investment ManagersFinance Thomvest Ventures, Inc (Thomvest Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Peter J. Thomson. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer President | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Schulich School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| ABRDN HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Thomvest Asset Management, Inc.
 Thomvest Asset Management, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thomvest Asset Management, Inc. operates as an investment company. The private company is based in Redwood City, CA and it is not specified if it has any subsidiaries. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Investment Officer President Director/Board Member | |
| DARÉ BIOSCIENCE, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| Salutramed Group LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Fairhaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Fairhaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Fairhaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the research and development of small molecule antagonists that target chemoattractant and activator of eosinophils, which play a key role in type 2 inflammation-driven diseases. The company was founded on May 4, 2018 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| EPIPHANY TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BIOPLUS ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ZYMEWORKS INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer President Investor Relations Contact | |
Third Rock Ventures LLC
 Third Rock Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Third Rock Ventures LLC (Third Rock Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Mark Levin, Robert Tepper, Kevin Starr and Nick Leschly. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor | |
| GLOBAL BLOOD THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Consultant / Advisor Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 40 |
| Canada | 11 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Health Technology | 15 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 518 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 206 |
| Chairman | 143 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 124 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 84 |
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| David C. U'Prichard | 49 |
| Paul Sagan | 38 |
| G. Anthony | 37 |
| Louis Lange | 35 |
| Thomas Gerard Lynch | 34 |
| Michael Bonney | 32 |
| Nancy Orr | 31 |
| Walter Moos | 30 |
| Ken Galbraith | 30 |
| Kory Sorenson | 28 |
| Thomas Darden | 28 |
| Stephen Sherwin | 26 |
| Joseph Scodari | 24 |
| David Jeans | 24 |
| Pierre Laurin | 23 |
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