Harry Palmin, a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with over 25 years of experience in the biotech industry, shares his insights and experiences in this conversation. He discusses his background, challenges faced, and key advice for executive leaders. The conversation also touches on building a successful culture, targeting success in biotech, and exciting areas to watch in 2024. Harry shares his experience of Acer’s successful exit sale of $91 million and the process leading up to it.

Takeaways

• Trust in the process and be resilient in the face of challenges.
• Be a resource for your colleagues and help them succeed.
• Focus on innovative and differentiated products to address unmet medical needs.
• Build a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Perseverance and strategic thinking are key in navigating challenges and setbacks.
• Characteristics of successful executive leaders include humility, collaboration, and a focus on helping others.
• The process leading up to a successful exit can be complex and challenging, but the outcome is rewarding.