Nationality: German/New Zealander | Year of birth: 1959
As co-founder and CEO of MorphoSys AG, Simon Moroney played a central role in establishing the company as a force in the field of therapeutic antibodies, with one of the broadest pipelines of drug candidates in the industry. Mr. Moroney holds both a doctorate and a Master’s degree in chemistry.
Professional experience
- Co-founder and CEO, MorphoSys AG, Germany (1992–2019)
- Research associate, Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, UK (1991–1992)
- Assistant professor, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Canada (1989–1990)
Mandates
- Chair of the board of directors and the remuneration and nomination committee, Biotalys NV, Belgium
Education
- Doctorate in chemistry, University of Oxford, UK
- Master’s degree in chemistry, University of Waikato, New Zealand
Key skills
- Medicine/healthcare/R&D
- Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
- Leadership/management
- Law/regulatory/risk management