Colin Shannon

Biography

  Mr. Colin Shannon has been the Chief Executive Officer at PRA Health Sciences, Inc. since January 1, 2010 and its President since May 2007. Mr. Shannon served as Chief Operating Officer of PRA International since May 2007. He served as an Executive Vice President of Global Clinical Operations at Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc. (PPD) since July 7, 2004. Mr. Shannon joined PPD in 1995 and served for four years as Chief Operating Officer for its European operations. Previously, at Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc., he served as a Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for International Operations as well as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for Europe. Prior to joining PPD, Mr. Shannon has more than 15 years of experience in a variety of financial and accounting positions in the utility industry and multimedia. he has been a Director of PRA Health Sciences, Inc. since January 1, 2010. He holds an Master's in business administration from City University in London and a certification as an accountant by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant 

Research Interest

 business