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Linda F. Powers

President and Chief Executive Officer at NORTHWEST BIOTHERAPEUTICS
Board
Since June 8, 2011
Age
69 years
Education
Holds a B.A. from Princeton University where she graduated magna cum laude and was elected Phi Beta Kappa, and earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School with magna cum laude honors.
Tenure
Joined NWBO as Chairperson on May 17, 2007 and was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer on June 8, 2011, later taking on the role of Chief Financial and Accounting Officer on June 8, 2020.

Also at NORTHWEST BIOTHERAPEUTICS

ALB
Alton L. Boynton
Secretary
LJG
Leslie J. Goldman
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
MLB
Marnix L. Bosch
Chief Technical Officer

About

Linda F. Powers is an experienced executive with extensive expertise in corporate finance, biotechnology, and leadership. She completed her higher education at prestigious institutions, graduating from Princeton University and Harvard Law School with magna cum laude honors.

Her career at NWBO began on May 17, 2007 when she joined as Chairperson of the Board. She quickly advanced within the company and assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on June 8, 2011, later adding responsibilities as Chief Financial and Accounting Officer on June 8, 2020.

Prior to her tenure at NWBO, she gained significant experience in corporate finance through leadership roles at major capital funds. Her diverse background has provided her with deep insights into restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and biotechnology innovation, contributing to her well-rounded profile as an executive.

$NWBO Performance Under Linda F. Powers

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Toucan Capital Fund IIIManaging Director2010 - 2018
NWBOChairperson of the Board of DirectorsMay 17, 2007 - June 8, 2011 Held prior to becoming President and CEO
Toucan Capital Fund IIManaging Director2001 - 2010
Maryland Stem Cell Research CommissionChair2006 - 2008 Chaired the first two years of the state’s stem cell funding program
National Academy of SciencesSteering Committee MemberN/A Evaluated government research funding
Governors’ CommissionsAppointeeN/A Appointed to three commissions for biotech industry development
National Institutes of Health (NIH)InstructorN/A Taught an annual internal course for over six years on development and commercialization of medical products

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Maryland Stem Cell Research CommissionCommission Member2006 - Present Has served since its establishment; served as Chair for first 2 years
Private Biotechnology CompaniesBoard MemberN/A Serves on multiple boards
Rosalind Franklin SocietyBoard MemberN/A
M2GEN (Moffitt Cancer Center affiliate)Board MemberN/A
Chinese Biopharmaceutical AssociationBoard MemberN/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$925,000 AnnualNo increase from 2023; represents the fixed portion of annual compensation

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024