William Byrne

William Byrne is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in biotechnology and strategic consultancy. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at Illumina Ventures and a Board Observer at Broken String Biosciences, William previously held the position of Senior Manager and Head of Biotechnology at NEOM, where efforts focused on establishing a global biotech hub. Prior roles included Manager at Strategy& within the PwC network, where key projects involved strategy development for healthcare organizations, and Manager at Prospectus Management Consultants, providing consultancy services to pharmaceutical clients. William began their career as Commercialisation Manager at Biome Therapeutics and completed a PhD in Tumour Immunology/Biotechnology, complemented by an MBA from INSEAD.