As Chief Operating Officer for Acuitas Therapeutics, Abi Coman-Walker develops and oversees the organization’s operational, people, finance and corporate/business strategy. A qualified accountant (ACMA), Ms. Coman-Walker brings extensive leadership experience to her role at Acuitas, having spent more than 16 years in senior positions for HSBC in seven countries. Ms. Coman-Walker took the leap from banking to biotechnology to provide strategic leadership in support of the company’s exceptional growth and her alignment to Acuitas’ values and purpose. Along with her business leadership and commitment to operational excellence, Ms. Coman-Walker is key to the development of a positive workplace culture at Acuitas. She creates immersive opportunities for the team to contribute to their communities and guides the organization’s commitment to inclusion, equality, equity, diversity and accessibility. As well as her role at Acuitas, Abi is an active community member, sitting on the Board of JABC, undertaking volunteering and fundraising as well mentoring some amazing young people further demonstrating her commitment to social change and equitable outcomes.