Overview

Gender

female

Kathleen Valiasek joined Amyris as Chief Financial Officer in January 2017 and in June 2019 was appointed Chief Business Officer. Her results-driven background includes specific areas of expertise in finance, strategic planning, debt and equity financing, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Amyris, Valiasek was Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lenox Group, Inc., a finance and strategic consulting firm where she worked closely with the senior management teams of fast-growing companies including start-ups, venture-backed and Fortune 500 companies. She has deep experience across diverse industries including life sciences, tech, retail, telecommunications, and healthcare. Prior to her role at Lenox Group, she served in key venture capital, real estate development and accounting roles. Valiasek holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.