Our Management Team

Every member of our management team is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our society. Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Leadership Team

Xing Zhao, MD, PhD

Founder, Chairman & Global CEO

Dr. Ying Zhou

Co-Founder, President & Global CTO

Managing Director of CO.DON GmbH

Richard J Doucette

Richard J Doucette, MBA

Head of Global Commericial Operations


Adrian Lowe, PhD

Adrian Lowe, PhD

VP, Head of Manufacturing, USA


David Recker, MD

Interim Chief Medical Officer

David A. Bichara, MD MBA

Head of Clinical Development

Giulietta Roël, PhD 

Head of Production, DE

Franziska Menzel, PhD

Head of Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance 

Christine Chen

Head of Corporate Affairs & Corporate Operations


Jing Li, JD

General Counsel

Karen Kühnert

Head of Finance, DE


Anne Kemmerich

Head of Human Resources, DE


Scientific Advisory Board & Affiliates

Dr. Daniel Saris

SAB Chair

Dr. David Recker

SAB Member

Dr. Wolfgang Zinser 

SAB Member

Dr. Tobias Winkler

SAB Member

Dr. Philipp Niemeyer

Dr. Philipp Niemeyer

SAB Member

Dr. Joshua Dines

SAB Member