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E: david.crean@cardiffadvisory.com | P: 858-245-4905
In parallel to his investment banking and strategic advisory leadership for Cardiff Advisory, Dr. Crean currently serves as a Senior Advisor to Objective Capital's Investment Banking services, and is in leading roles on the Boards of Directors for Histogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTO), Phoenix Molecular Designs, BIOCOM California, and the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) as Chairman of Development and a member of the Executive Committee. He is also an active life sciences investor where he serves as Managing Director for Equitos, Venture Partner for Suncoast Venture Capital, and a Limited Partner with Mesa Verde Venture Partners.
For his outstanding advisory work, Dr. Crean was recognized by San Diego Business Journal for SD500 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2019-2021, M&A Advisors for the 2019 Investment Banker of the Year, San Diego Business Journal’s 2018 Healthcare Hero, 2017 Thought Leader of the Year and 2017 Advisor of the Year Awards.
Dr. Crean is also active in the non-profit sector where he serves as Chairman of the Board for the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego/ Imperial Counties, CEO's Against Cancer for the American Cancer Society, and Student Success Programs of the Charter School of San Diego.
Dr. Crean holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree with a finance concentration from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Management. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Biophysics and a Masters of Science (MS) Degree in Oncology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Crean also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Biology/ Pre-Med from Canisius College.
E: johanpontin@me.com | P: 617-610-8000
Johan serves as a founding member of the Director’s Board, as well as the Business Advisory Board, at the Harvard Medical School Initiative for RNA Medicine. Johan also serves as a Trustee of The Museum of Science in Boston/Cambridge, MA.
Born and raised in Stockholm, Johan is a dual citizen of Sweden and the USA. He pursued his education in Sweden, England, Spain and the US, completing his studies at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College in 1993. Prior to Boston College Johan served as a PT boat commander in the Royal Swedish Navy.
E: laurenn.cutshaw@gmail.com | P: 215-704-9898
E: johns@aretestrat.com | P: 619-985-4616
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