Sharad Kukreti
About Sharad Kukreti
Sharad Kukreti serves as the VP of Finance at CytomX Therapeutics, bringing extensive experience in financial strategy and corporate development within the biotechnology sector. He has held various finance roles at prominent companies, including Genentech and Illumina, and possesses a strong educational background in chemical engineering and finance.
Work at CytomX Therapeutics
Sharad Kukreti currently serves as the VP of Finance at CytomX Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial strategy and corporate development initiatives within the biotechnology sector. His experience in finance and technical expertise contributes to improved team collaboration and business outcomes.
Previous Experience at Genentech
Sharad Kukreti has held multiple positions at Genentech, a leading biotechnology company. He served as the Head of Business Unit Finance (interim) from 2017 to 2018, Franchise Head of Commercial Finance from 2014 to 2017, and Associate Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Manager in Pipeline and Portfolio Planning from 2005 to 2010. His extensive tenure at Genentech allowed him to develop significant expertise in financial strategy and portfolio management.
Experience at Halliburton and Illumina
Before his roles at Genentech, Sharad Kukreti worked at Halliburton as a Senior Manager in Process Engineering from 1997 to 2001. He also gained experience at Illumina as a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis from 2003 to 2005. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in financial analysis and process engineering.
Education and Expertise
Sharad Kukreti holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Rice University, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. He also earned a BTech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, he completed an MBA with a focus on Finance, New Product & Venture Development at MIT Sloan School of Management from 2001 to 2003. His educational background combines technical and financial expertise, enhancing his capabilities in corporate development.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Sharad Kukreti possesses a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise, which he leverages to enhance business processes and outcomes. He has a proven track record of applying his technical skills in collaborative team environments, leading to improved financial strategies and corporate development initiatives in the biotechnology sector.