Konstantina Katcheves
About Konstantina Katcheves
Konstantina Katcheves is the Senior Vice President, Interim Head of Enterprise Strategy and Business Development at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in legal and business development roles across various industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Konstantina Katcheves is currently serving as the Senior Vice President, Interim Head of Enterprise Strategy and Business Development at Bristol Myers Squibb. She operates out of Princeton, New Jersey, where she is responsible for overseeing the company's enterprise strategy and facilitating business development initiatives. In this capacity, she plays a crucial role in guiding the company's strategic direction and fostering growth through various business opportunities.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Konstantina Katcheves served as the Vice President, Strategy and Business Development from 2020 to 2021. In this position, she was instrumental in shaping the company's corporate strategy and implementing business development plans. She also held the title of Senior Vice President, Innovative Technologies Business Development and Geographic Search, where she focused on driving forward the company's innovations and exploring new market opportunities.
Background in Legal and Business Development
Konstantina Katcheves has a substantial background in both legal and business development roles. She previously worked as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Agilent Technologies from 2018 to 2020 and as Vice President, Legal Department at Lonza from 2013 to 2018. Her experience also includes being Chief U.S. Intellectual Property Counsel at Lonza from 2011 to 2012. Konstantina's professional history reflects a strong foundation in intellectual property management and corporate legal strategy.
Advisory and Board Roles
Konstantina Katcheves has been actively involved in advisory and board roles for various organizations. She served on the advisory boards of Codex Beauty and Sekhmet Ventures from 2018 to 2023, providing strategic guidance for these companies. Additionally, she was a member of the Board of Directors at Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) from 2009 to 2015, where she contributed to the development and advancement of technology-based enterprises in Maryland.
Educational Background
Konstantina Katcheves holds a diverse educational background with degrees spanning multiple disciplines. She earned a JD in Law from the University of Oklahoma and an MS in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, she received a BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego. Furthering her expertise in business, she has completed programs in Competitive Strategy and Finance for Executives at INSEAD, equipping her with a robust foundation in both scientific and business strategic domains.