Richard Glickman

Dr. Glickman was a co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Inc. which was acquired by the Galenica Group for $915 million. Prior to establishing Aspreva, Dr. Glickman was the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of StressGen Biotechnologies Corporation.

Dr. Glickman currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Essa Pharma Inc and Engene Corporation, and as Director of Vida Pharmaceuticals. In addition, Dr. Glickman served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., until his retirement in April 2019.

Dr. Glickman has served on numerous biotechnology and community boards, including as a member of the Canadian federal government’s National Biotechnology Advisory Committee, Director of the Canadian Genetic Disease Network, Chairman of Life Sciences B.C. and a member of the B.C. Innovation Council.

Dr. Glickman is the recipient of numerous awards including the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a recipient of both BC and Canada’s Top 40 under 40 award, the BC Lifesciences Leadership Award and the Corporate Leadership Award from the Lupus Foundation of America.