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

Kim Warren

Chief Technology Officer

Mitchel Sivilotti

Chief Operating Officer

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