Kelleen Aguinaga
Vice President of Business Development
Professional Overview
Kelleen Aguinaga is an accomplished business development executive with over 30 years of experience in the life sciences and biotechnology industries. As the Vice President of Business Development at Nature's Toolbox, Inc. (NTx), she leads the company's global expansion efforts, identifying new market opportunities and forging strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Business Development at NTx, Kelleen is responsible for developing and executing the company's business development strategy. She oversees a team of sales professionals, leveraging her extensive industry knowledge and strong client relationships to secure new business and expand NTx's market reach. Under her leadership, the company has successfully launched several innovative product lines, contributing to a 25% increase in revenue over the past two years.
Career Progression
Prior to joining NTx, Kelleen held senior business development roles at leading life sciences companies, including TriLink BioTechnologies, Lonza, and MilliporeSigma. As the Sr. Director of Global Business Development at TriLink BioTechnologies, she spearheaded the company's international expansion, resulting in a 30% increase in international sales. At Lonza, Kelleen served as the Director of Sales Enablement, Global Sales Operations, where she implemented comprehensive sales training programs that improved the sales team's productivity by 20%.
Academic Background
Kelleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with Honors. She has also completed several executive leadership programs at the Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic business development and partnership management
- New market entry and expansion
- Sales enablement and team leadership
- Life sciences and biotechnology industry expertise
- Technical product knowledge and customer engagement
Professional Impact
Kelleen's contributions to the life sciences and biotechnology industries have been recognized through several industry awards, including the prestigious Global Business Development Excellence Award from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) in 2021. She is also an active member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Biotech Association, where she serves on the board of directors and regularly speaks at industry conferences.
Conclusion
With her extensive industry experience, proven track record of success, and strong leadership skills, Kelleen Aguinaga is poised to drive continued growth and innovation at NTx. Her dedication to building strategic partnerships and identifying new market opportunities makes her a valuable asset to the company and its clients.
