Pedro Lichtinger

Biography

 Mr. Lichtinger has served as a member of board of directors since December 2015. Mr. Lichtinger serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Asterias Biotherapeutics, a public company with a focus on Neurology and Oncology. Prior to joining Asterias Mr. Lichtinger served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a company focused on the hospital antibacterial market. Mr. Lichtinger previously served as an executive of Pfizer Inc. in a number of different roles including as President of Pfizer's Global Primary Care Unit, Area President, Europe, President, Global Animal Health and Regional President Europe Animal Health. Before joining Pfizer, Mr. Lichtinger was an executive of Smith Kline Beecham, last serving as Senior Vice-President Europe Animal Health. Mr. Lichtinger serves as a director of Sanfer de Mexico, a leading Mexican pharmaceutical company. Pedro also serves on the National Board of Governors of Boys and Girls Clubs of America and is a Director of the Brazil Foundation. Mr. Lichtinger holds an MBA degree from the Wharton School of Business and an Engineering degree from the National University of Mexico.

Research Interest

 Neurology and Oncology,Animal Health,Business