Luba Greenwood
About Luba Greenwood
Independent director at IN8bio since 2021; age 46. She is CEO of Gallop Oncology (since July 2024), and previously served as Managing Partner of Binney Street Capital (Dana-Farber’s venture fund) and CEO/Chair of Kojin Therapeutics and LUCA Biologics. She is also an entrepreneur-in-residence at PureTech Health; earlier roles include Head of Strategic BD & Corporate Ventures at Verily (Alphabet) and VP Global BD & M&A at Roche (and Head of the Roche Diagnostics Innovation Center, East Coast). Education: B.A. in Biology (Brandeis) and J.D. (Northeastern). The Board has determined she is independent under Nasdaq standards.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binney Street Capital (Dana-Farber) | Managing Partner | Dec 2020 – Oct 2024 | Established/managed DFCI’s venture fund |
| Kojin Therapeutics (private) | CEO and Chair of the Board | Sep 2021 – Nov 2023 | Led company; board leadership |
| LUCA Biologics (private) | CEO and Director | Apr 2019 – Dec 2021 | Women’s health/microbiome; operating leadership |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Senior Advisor to CEO | Apr 2019 – Dec 2020 | Strategic advisory |
| Verily Life Sciences (Alphabet) | Head of Strategic BD & Corporate Ventures | Feb 2018 – Jul 2019 | Corporate venturing/BD in life sciences |
| F. Hoffmann-La Roche | VP Global BD & M&A; Head, Roche Diagnostics Innovation Center (East Coast) | 2015 – Feb 2018 | BD/M&A; diagnostics innovation leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallop Oncology | Chief Executive Officer | Since Jul 2024 | Current operating role |
| PureTech Health | Entrepreneur-in-Residence | Not disclosed | Corporate strategy/oncology program support |
| OS Acquisition Corp. (SPAC) | Director | Since 2021 | Public company board (blank check company) |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined all directors other than the CEO are independent under Nasdaq—includes Ms. Greenwood.
- Committees (2024):
- Audit Committee: Member (Chair: Peter Brandt; committee independent; Brandt designated financial expert).
- Compensation Committee: Member (Chair: Alan S. Roemer; committee independent).
- Nominating & Corporate Governance: Not a member (Whitfill Chair; to be chaired by Graff after May 9, 2025).
- Science & Technology: Not a member.
- Attendance: Board met 11 times in 2024; each director attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings on which they served. Non‑management directors held seven executive sessions.
- Board leadership: Independent Chair (Alan S. Roemer); CEO and Chair roles separated.
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Detail | Amount/Terms |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Fees Earned (Cash) | Luba Greenwood | $51,975 |
| 2024 Option Awards (Grant-date fair value) | Luba Greenwood | $44,371 |
| 2024 Total Director Compensation | Luba Greenwood | $95,346 |
Director retainer schedule (post 11% reduction effective Sept 1, 2024):
- Board annual retainer: $35,600; Audit Committee member: $8,900; Compensation Committee member: $4,450. (Higher chair retainers apply if chairing; N/A for Ms. Greenwood.)
- Prior to Sept 1, 2024: Board $40,000; Audit $10,000 (member; increased from $7,500 effective Feb 5, 2024); Compensation $5,000.
Performance Compensation
| Equity Program Element | Grant Size | Vesting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Director Option Grant | 67,300 options | Monthly over 3 years | Exercise price = FMV at grant; full vest on change in control |
| Annual Director Option Grant | 33,650 options (each annual meeting) | Monthly over 12 months; fully vested by next annual meeting | Exercise price = FMV at grant; full vest on change in control |
| Cash-to-RSU election | Converted from cash retainer | Fully vested on grant | Optional election for directors |
No director performance metrics (TSR/ESG/revenue, etc.) are tied to director compensation were disclosed.
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Public/Private | Role | Potential Interlocks/Conflicts |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS Acquisition Corp. | Public (SPAC) | Director | No IN8bio-related interlock disclosed |
- Related-party transactions: 2023 and 2024 private placements list participants; Ms. Greenwood is not listed among insiders or 5% holders who participated. No related-party transactions involving her were disclosed.
Expertise & Qualifications
- Strategic and transactional leadership across pharma/biotech/digital health (Roche BD/M&A; Verily corporate ventures).
- Company-building/operator experience as CEO/chair at multiple therapeutics companies, now CEO at Gallop Oncology.
- Venture investing (Managing Partner, Binney Street Capital).
- Education: B.A. Biology (Brandeis); J.D. (Northeastern).
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Owned (Direct) | Options/Warrants Exercisable within 60 days | Total Beneficial Ownership | % of Outstanding | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luba Greenwood | 7,826 | 152,712 (options) | 160,538 | <1% | As of Feb 16, 2025 |
Additional alignment controls:
- Hedging/pledging: Prohibited for directors, officers, employees, and designated consultants.
Governance Assessment
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Strengths:
- Independent director with dual service on Audit and Compensation—exposure to financial reporting, risk oversight, and pay governance.
- Governance practices include independent Chair, executive sessions, and director independence determinations.
- Director fee reduction of 11% from Sept 1, 2024 aligns with cost-saving measures; signals sensitivity to shareholder dilution/cash burn.
- No related-party transactions disclosed involving Ms. Greenwood; hedging/pledging prohibited.
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Watch items:
- “Busy-ness” risk: concurrent CEO role at Gallop Oncology could constrain time; however, disclosure shows ≥75% attendance in 2024.
- Not designated as an audit committee financial expert; that role is held by Peter Brandt.
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Compensation committee process:
- Committee uses independent advisor (Aon); independence assessed with no conflicts; oversight of director pay and equity plans.
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RED FLAGS: None disclosed regarding attendance shortfalls, related-party transactions, hedging/pledging, or option repricing for directors.
