John Newby
Trade Association Executive | Biotechnology Industry Leader | Championing Innovation and Growth in Virginia\'s Life Science Startup Ecosystem
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Virginia Bio
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Newby
Experienced, results-driven CEO and Association professional with a demonstrated history…
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Aug 2019 — Present · Richmond, VA, US
Trade Association (501(c)6) Chief Executive fostering partnerships with and between the Commonwealth\'s greater biotechnology and healthcare industries to find innovative solutions to improve lives. Provide strategic direction and foster member engagement for Association comprising 300+ companies, research institutions and affiliate members.Advocacy and Government Relations. Regular interaction with federal, state and local government legislators and executive branch leaders, and with economic development entities to grow Virginia\'s $8 billion life science industry. Develop thought leadership content for CEO and senior level biotechnology executives and engage members on state and federal policy issues. Liaise with partner trade associations (including Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)) to protect the growth of Virginia’s biotechnology sector. Strategic Advisor. Serve as a trusted advisor to CEO members, providing strategic counsel on partnerships, capital and staff engagement related issues. Startup Ecosystem Development. Won and administered first of its kind Commonwealth-level $3.2m industry strengthening grant. Industry Voice. National speaker at biotechnology conferences and events. Frequently interviewed (earned media, etc.) and author of Op/Eds published on current issues of import for Virginia’s life science ecosystem.Change Leadership | Board Governance. Led Board of Director exercise to revise 10+ year old Association Mission. Initiated a communications rebranding, updating website, newsletter and Association communications tools. 501(c)3 Leadership. Serve as Board Member and Treasurer of Virginia Bioscience Foundation, the Association’s vehicle for investing in STEM programing for middle and high school students.
Education
United States Air Force Academy
B.S., with Military Distinction; Minor in German Language
1990 — 1994
University of Virginia School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
2001 — 2004
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