Prestige Scientific Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Appointments

Prestige Scientific, a leading executive search firm in the life sciences and biotech sectors, has announced two key appointments to its leadership team. Vanda Hart has been named as the new Vice President of Finance and Operations, while Jeff Carleton has joined the company as the Director of Executive Search. These strategic hires are poised to drive the company's continued growth and success in an increasingly competitive industry.

Elevating Financial and Operational Excellence

Vanda Hart Appointed as Vice President of Finance and Operations

Vanda Hart's exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving Prestige Scientific's success. In her new role as Vice President of Finance and Operations, Ms. Hart will continue to leverage her extensive experience and strategic acumen to oversee the company's finance, human resources, administration, and information technology functions. She will also play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial planning and operational growth strategies, including initiatives related to acquisitions, mergers, and capital-raising.With a proven track record of success, Ms. Hart has held leadership positions at Odeh Engineers and Rand Whitney Recycling, where she directed finance and administration operations. Her expertise in long-term financial planning, budgeting, and scenario analysis will ensure that Prestige Scientific remains on a path of sustained profitability and operational efficiency."I am excited to take on this new challenge and to continue working with our talented team to drive both financial and operational excellence," said Ms. Hart. "I look forward to helping Prestige Scientific grow and succeed in an increasingly competitive industry."

Strengthening the Executive Search Capabilities

Prestige Scientific has also welcomed Jeff Carleton as the new Director of Executive Search. With over 17 years of dedicated experience in the life sciences executive search industry, Mr. Carleton has a proven track record of connecting top-tier leaders with critical senior roles.Prior to joining Prestige Scientific, Mr. Carleton co-founded BioNorth Recruiting, where he led a team of executive recruiters. He has also held a key role as an executive recruiter at PharmaLogics, where he played a pivotal part in placing professionals in the biopharmaceutical industry."We are excited to welcome Jeff Carleton to the Prestige Scientific team," said Stephen Provost, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Prestige Scientific. "His extensive experience and strategic insights will be invaluable as we continue to connect top leaders with critical roles across the life sciences landscape. Jeff's commitment to fostering meaningful relationships aligns perfectly with our mission to drive excellence and innovation in executive search."Mr. Carleton expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "I am excited to join Prestige Scientific and contribute to their mission of delivering top-tier talent to the life sciences and biotech sectors. I look forward to leveraging my experience to further strengthen the company's position as a trusted recruitment partner."

Building Innovative Leadership Teams

Founded in 2001, Prestige Scientific is an executive search firm that specializes in building innovative leadership teams in the life sciences, from discovery through commercial stages. The company's performance-based hiring system identifies leaders with a proven track record of success in meeting similar corporate objectives, overcoming challenges, and adhering to critical timelines.Prestige Scientific has a diverse client base, serving more than 200 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The firm has completed over 1,000 searches across 20 states and eight countries, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the industry."I'm grateful to work with the Prestige Scientific team and with our clients," said Mr. Provost. "We get to partner with companies that are finding innovative solutions for patients with debilitating illnesses, and each search we complete makes an impact on the company by helping them get closer to their goal and improve the quality of life for others. We get to collaborate as a team every day and have fun while we do it!"Co-founder and Strategic Advisor, Michael Barros, echoed this sentiment, stating, "Together we try to create the best possible conditions for success, but that success can only be realized when we are lucky enough to work with great people that come together to work hard and drive forward as one. I've never had the opportunity to work with such amazing people that truly care about the success of their neighbor. For that, I am very grateful. Together we can do so much."