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Dr. JP Theron (PhD) is an internationally accomplished Chemical Engineer with over two decades of extensive academic, technical, and business experience spanning the medical and food industries. His expertise lies in implantable medical devices, pharmaceuticals and food processing technologies. Renowned for his innovation and ability to commercialise groundbreaking products and technologies, he has, in the process, consistently driven sustainable business growth. With a passion for advancing regenerative medicine and enhancing the quality of life for cardiovascular patients in Africa and beyond, Dr. Theron is a prolific inventor. He excels at merging advanced materials science, developmental biology, and clinical translation to regenerate complex tissues and organ systems. His work involves creating living, functional tissues using cutting-edge technology to fabricate biological constructs that closely mimic native structures. He has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and holds patents (US7,022,135; US7,538,163; WO2003/015837) in biomaterials and biotechnology, collaborating with leading institutions and companies internationally. He is adept in commercialising novel technologies, including laboratory optimisation, scale-up, large-scale manufacturing, and ensuring international market access. His meticulous approach to laboratory and bench-scale optimisation has facilitated successful product commercialisation in markets including the USA, EU, and Far East. A strategic leader, Dr Theron has spearheaded business growth, turning around underperforming businesses through astute business analysis, strategy formulation, technology transfer, and after-sales support. His leadership has consistently resulted in sustainable growth, with significant improvements in EBIT, margin growth, revenue, and customer satisfaction.