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Peter Sandys
Mutual fund director at Various asset managment companies
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Peter Sandys
Mutual fund director at Various asset managment companies
Ireland
Overview
Peter Sandys is a highly experienced Non-Executive Director in Ireland, specializing in Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management. With a background in leading asset management companies and serving as Chairman and Managing Partner at Seroba Life Sciences, he has notable achievements in board governance and supporting startups in sectors like BioTech.
Peter Sandys has held key roles such as Past Chairman of the Irish Venture Capital Association and Ex-Managing Director at ABN Amro Corporate Finance Ireland, demonstrating strong leadership and expertise in the investment landscape. His current focus on investing in Series A and Seed stage startups, particularly in the BioTech sector, highlights his commitment to supporting innovative ventures.
Work Experience
Mutual fund director
1995 - Current
Director and /or Chairman of UCITS, AIFs, other fund vehicles and management companies for ~20 different companies / funds. Audit Committee experience. Designated person experience.
Chairman
2021 - 2023
Managing Partner
2001 - 2021
Co-founded Seroba in 2001 as an independent venture capital firm specialising in the life sciences sector.
Past Chairman
2017 - 2018
Chairman of the IVCA in 2010/11 and 2017/18
Ex-Managing Director
1989 - 1998
Joined as a founding director in 1989 progressing to heading the operation. Our divisions activities included corporate broking, corporate advisory, capital markets, venture capital fund management and the listing of mutual funds. Member of the firm's Executive Committee. Member of the ABN Amro country management and risk management committees. Member of the Irish Stock Exchange's New Issues Committee.
Education
BBS
1974 - 1978