Leone Patterson

Ms. Patterson has more than 20 years of public company experience in the biopharma industry, with significant expertise in strategy, finance, operations, and governance. Most recently, she served as Chief Business and Financial Officer of Zymeworks, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics for difficult-to-treat diseases.

Previously, she held senior leadership roles at Tenaya Therapeutics, Adverum Biotechnologies, Diadexus and Transcept Pharmaceuticals. Earlier in her career, she served in financial leadership roles at NetApp, Exelixis, Novartis AG and Chiron. She currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Nkarta, Inc. and Kalaris Therapeutics, Inc.

Ms. Patterson earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from Chapman University and an Executive MBA from Saint Mary’s College. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive status).