Stephen Rodda

Biography

 Dr Stephen Rodda is a non-executive board member. Dr Rodda is the Chief Executive Officer of ITEK Ventures Pty Ltd and the Director of Research and Innovation Services at the University of South Australia. He has a combined 15 years of experience in the areas of scientific research, research management, technology commercialisation, investment management and corporate governance. Dr Rodda has been involved in technology commercialisation at every stage of the process including implementation of technology development and intellectual property strategies, capital raisings, business development and executive management of early stage companies. Throughout his career, Dr Rodda has played an active role in the formation and financing of several start-ups, securing approximately $35 million in grants and investment funding, and brings a valuable perspective on investment management from his previous role as Senior Investment Manager with a Venture Capital fund. Dr Rodda holds a first class honours degree and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Adelaide where he was awarded the University Medal. His post-doctoral training at Harvard University was supported by the prestigious CJ Martin and Arthritis Foundation fellowships.

Research Interest

 Medicine