Christopher R. Hibberd

Biography

Christopher R. Hibberd is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Astute Medical Inc., a developer of biomarker-based diagnostics intended to help physicians rapidly identify and treat acute conditions for critically ill patients. Mr. Hibberd has more than 20 years’ experience as a leader in business strategy and corporate development. Prior to the founding of Astute Medical in 2007, Mr. Hibberd spent 10 years at Biosite Incorporated, a leading diagnostics company acquired by Inverness Medical Innovations for $1.7 billion. As Senior Vice-President of Corporate Development at Biosite, Mr. Hibberd was co-responsible for the identification and pursuit of strategic business opportunities, including technology acquisitions, partnerships and alliances. Before joining Biosite, Mr. Hibberd was manager at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and was responsible for leading international consultants and client case teams in developing and implementing value-creating strategies for businesses in a variety of industry sectors. Prior to that he held consulting positions at various companies and also was a Development Engineer for Albright & Wilson Americas from 1987 to 1990. Mr. Hibberd received a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada and earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. Christopher R. Hibberd is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Astute Medical Inc., a developer of biomarker-based diagnostics intended to help physicians rapidly identify and treat acute conditions for critically ill patients. Mr. Hibberd has more than 20 years’ experience as a leader in business strategy and corporate development. Prior to the founding of Astute Medical in 2007, Mr. Hibberd spent 10 years at Biosite Incorporated, a leading diagnostics company acquired by Inverness Medical Innovations for $1.7 billion. As Senior Vice-President of Corporate Development at Biosite, Mr. Hibberd was co-responsible for the identification and pursuit of strategic business opportunities, including technology acquisitions, partnerships and alliances. Before joining Biosite, Mr. Hibberd was manager at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and was responsible for leading international consultants and client case teams in developing and implementing value-creating strategies for businesses in a variety of industry sectors. Prior to that he held consulting positions at various companies and also was a Development Engineer for Albright & Wilson Americas from 1987 to 1990. Mr. Hibberd received a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada and earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario, Canada.

Research Interest

Business