5th Annual SAMPS Awards

For over three decades, Peter served as a cornerstone in the commercial and business landscape of New England Biolabs (NEB), achieving a remarkable career trajectory that left an indelible mark on the company. After earning degrees in three different countries, Peter joined NEB as a post-doctoral research scientist in 1987, where his career evolved significantly, leading him to become the Executive Director of Global Business. Peter has greatly contributed to NEB's success and global presence by establishing their marketing, sales and business development departments, along with his work in setting up several international subsidiaries. Peter continues to make a difference by serving on various boards and committees, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to others. He also cherishes his warm and caring family, who have shared in his experiences and supported him throughout his career.

Owen Swift is President of Percorso Life Sciences, where he leads logistics and commercial operations for non-US biotech companies under ISO 9001-certified quality systems. Previously, he founded Swift Scientific, providing sales and consulting services for life science startups and established brands. He also co-hosts Biotech Best Practices, a LinkedIn Live series offering insights on sales and marketing in the life sciences. With an MBA in Marketing and a proven track record in sales leadership.

Susan Garrity Bish is the co-founder and managing partner of Bottom Line Technologies, a consulting firm that has played a leading role in equipping global leaders for success.  She is also the author of Clear, Concise & Compelling: How to Present to Change Minds and Influence Outcomes, a guide that equips readers with the what, why, and how of presenting influentially. Her leadership includes launching three brands and 45 products in the tech sector, guiding corporate culture change, and restoring competitive advantage.

Life Science Executive with >30 years experience in General Management. Independent member Board of Directors of a NASDAQ company in healthcare space. High energy, mission driven, collaborative business leader. Successfully led organizations as large as 4500 people with P&L responsibility >$2B. Leverages her direct operating experience across sales, marketing, business strategy, scaling, product development, and operations to provide good governance and risk management to her Board role.

Experienced biotech executive with a proven track record of leading business growth, commercial transformation, and strategic initiatives in the life sciences industry.

Skilled in both Sales & Marketing with a strong scientific research background.

Managing an international team running events in the tech sector, and previously led and scaled a marketing team for a Cambridge biotech to create opportunities and drive sales. Proven experience as an Account Manager at Merck Life Science, achieving the Field sales account manager of the year award for Western Europe in 2019.

David has worked in a variety of settings, as Global VP, European Marketing Manager, Business Manager and Sales and Marketing Director, Director of Member Services and Managing Director across complex and diverse businesses from Pharma, Medical Devices, Research Genetics to Diagnostics. He has over 20 year of experience in the industry, leading and turning around multi-national organizations as well as his own award winning consultancy, 37point5.