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Kenneth Cawkell

CEO and Chairman at Alpha Cognition
Board
Since March 18, 2021
Age
73 years
Education
Holds a LLB degree.
Tenure
Joined ACOG on 03-18-2021 as Corporate Secretary and co-founder, and served as CEO through its qualifying transaction in April 2021.

Also at Alpha Cognition

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Michael McFadden
Chief Executive Officer
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Henry Du
Vice President of Finance and Accounting
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Lauren DAngelo
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About

Kenneth Cawkell is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of combined experience in legal practice and the biotech industry, having served as managing partner of Cawkell Brodie LLP and founded Neurodyn Life Sciences Inc..

He joined Alpha Cognition (ACOG) on 03-18-2021 as Corporate Secretary and co-founder, playing a critical role in developing the company’s de-risked drug development strategy and serving as CEO through its qualifying transaction in April 2021.

Beyond his work at ACOG, his diverse career also spans roles in the legal and entrepreneurial arenas, demonstrating an extensive background in strategic development and leadership that has contributed to his standing in multiple sectors.

$ACOG Performance Under Kenneth Cawkell

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Cawkell Brodie LLP Co-founder & Managing Partner 1987 - 2022 Vancouver-based law firm; retired from practice
Alpha Cognition Inc. Chief Executive Officer Until April 2021 Served through the qualifying transaction before transitioning to current roles

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Neurodyn Life Sciences Inc. Co-founder & CEO Current Private biotech company focused on natural-based products to treat Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases
Westmount Minerals Corp. Director Current N/A [N/A]
Portofino Resources Inc. Director Current N/A [N/A]
Centurion Minerals Inc. Director Current N/A
Well Health Technologies Corp. Director Current N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2025
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary $40,000 N/A Annual base salary
Stock Option Compensation $95,000 N/A Granted in stock options
One-Time Stock Option Grant $100,000 N/A Special catch-up bonus for foregone compensation for long-standing non-employee directors
Compensation Committee Fee $6,000 N/A Fee for membership on the Compensation Committee
Governance Committee Fee $5,000 N/A Fee for membership on the Governance Committee

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2025

No information available on performance compensation for 2025