CCRM’s team has over 300 years of cell and gene therapy experience.
Many employees have science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds.

• 84% completed post-secondary education in a STEM field
• 53% are scientists
• 16% are engineers

The majority have advanced degrees,

• 40% have a master’s degree
• 25% have a PhD

Stats: July 2020
Photo: Dec. 2019

Our Executive Team

Michael May

President & Chief Executive Officer

Peter Zandstra

Chief Scientific Officer

Michael Israels

Chief Financial Officer

Mitchel Sivilotti

Chief Operating Officer

Cynthia Lavoie

President and Chief Investment Officer, CCRM Enterprises Ltd.

Key Contacts at CCRM

Administration and Operations:

Mary Babyn-Baena, Executive Assistant and Office Manager
mary.babynbaena@ccrm.ca
416-978-1363

Business Development:

Jana Machan, Vice President, Commercialization
jana.machan@ccrm.ca
416-946-8807

Communications and Marketing:

Stacey Johnson, Director, Communications and Marketing
stacey.johnson@ccrm.ca
416-946-8869

Human Resources:

Kristi Steed, Manager, Human Resources
kristi.steed@ccrm.ca

Product and Process Development:

Gary Pigeau, Director, Centre for Advanced Therapeutic Cell Technologies, Cytiva
gary.pigeau@cytiva.com