About
Christopher Whitfield is Chief Executive Officer of Antigenix Therapeutics, a spinout company developing antibody-based oncology therapies. He brings over 25 years of biopharmaceutical leadership experience, including 17 years at Eli Lilly and Company where he served as CEO of Eli Lilly South Africa, and a tenure as Executive Director and Regional General Manager for Africa at Gilead Sciences. Whitfield has founded and scaled multiple healthcare companies focused on African market expansion and also serves as an advisor to venture capital and private equity firms on healthcare transactions and strategy.
Experience
- Antigenix TherapeuticsChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Temprian Oncology IncorporatedSenior Advisorcurrent2024 — present
- Syridex BioPartnercurrent2024 — present
- OneWe Reach (formerly WOCIP®)Member of the Board of Advisorscurrent2022 — presentGlobal
- Egg Healthy PregnancyCorporate Advisorcurrent2022 — present
- NeuroX1 Inc.Advisory Board Member2023 — 2025United States
- Gilead SciencesExecutive Director and General Manager, Africa Region2021 — 2023Africa
- African Clinical Research Organisation (Pty) LtdFounder, Member Board of Directors2007 — 2020Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
- Batswadi Group of CompaniesFounder, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive officer2006 — 2018Africa
- EndeavorMember Board of Directors2008 — 2013South Africa
- Eli Lilly and CompanyCEO and General Manager2001 — 2005Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
- Eli Lilly and CompanyDirector1988 — 2001Greater Indianapolis
Education
- Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessMBA, Global Management1998 — 2000
- Boston University School of Public HealthExecutive Education, Development of Global Health Outcomes2021
- Santa Clara University Leavey School of BusinessBlack Corporate Board Readiness, Marketing2021 — 2022
- University of Cape TownFellowship, Leadership and Public Values2005 — 2006
- Wabash CollegeBA, Psychology1984 — 1988
Skills & more
Strategic Planning62Strategy Development1Leadership15Public Speaking5Team Leadership2Strategy99Management60Biotechnology49Pharmaceuticals7Oncology47Business Strategy99Marketing Strategy19
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EntrepreneurshipProduct DevelopmentNew Business DevelopmentBusiness PlanningResearchManagement ConsultingHealthcareSales ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCommercializationCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness Development- Member — YPO
- Agile Certified Professional — The International Consortium for Agility
- Black Corporate Board Readiness — Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business
From Christopher's professional profile.
Colleagues at 2Flo Ventures
Amanda Johnson
Venture Fellow at 2Flo Ventures
Amanda Waldhauser
Executive Director at Roivant Social Ventures at 2Flo Ventures
Angela James
Senior Advisor at 2Flo Ventures
Azurii Collier
Commercial Advisor at 2Flo Ventures
Brenda Ametepe
Venture Fellow at 2Flo Ventures
Charlotte Jones-Burton
Partner at 2Flo Ventures
Christina Broomes
Commercial Advisor at 2Flo Ventures
Demetrius Palmer
Investor at Impact Engine at 2Flo Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Christopher Whitfield work?
- Christopher Whitfield is Strategic Advisor at 2Flo Ventures.
Founder mafias
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business mafia18
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Corinna ChenMBAFounded Tierra Biosciences +1Lawrence GentilelloMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Optery +1Guy SnirMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Nest Genomics +1Luke RoushMBA (Global Program)Founded 410 MedicalSidney McLaurinMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Fleet RoboticsDoug BrownMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Affordable Care
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University of Cape Town mafia14
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Daniel ChalefBachelor of Business ScienceFounded KnowledgeTree +1Jonas GuentherSemester study abroadFounded We Are the New FarmersTheodore MsekaFounded Aviv GroupAnthony RoseFounded SeedLegalsGrant GischenBachelor of Business ScienceFounded Energy Revolution VenturesPaul GalatisB.Bus.SciFounded Names & Faces
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2Flo Ventures mafia4
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Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Wabash College mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business174
Dave BlivinMANAGING PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundVinnie McSweeneyInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersBrooke BalcomBoard Member at CincyTechChad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechMatias BarberoVenture Partner at FJ LabsTracie RotterPartner, Platform at Lux Capital
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Also attended Boston University School of Public Health4
Also attended Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business37
HowardAdvisor at Clear VenturesMary DentenChief Financial Officer at Scale Venture PartnersKristin DrewChief Financial Officer at CapitalGSaachi SikariaAssociate at Moneta VenturesConnie ShengCo-Founder & Managing Director at Nautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), LlcGeorge ManuelianAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture Partners
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Also attended Wabash College10
Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter Capital; architect of Invest America; BG2 co-hostMichael NogenPartner at Overton Venture CapitalMicah WalkerInvestment Associate at Innoventures IowaMatthew JessupAI & Digital Asset Analyst at Sarson FundsDerrick LiPrincipal at Afore CapitalAman BrarFounding Partner at Ground Game Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at OneWe Reach (formerly WOCIP®)1
Also worked at Gilead Sciences23
Uri LopatinInvestor at Khosla VenturesJay ParrishVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersPatrick LoerchBio Advisor at Amplify PartnersLan WuAnalyst at FusionAriel RahamimPrincipal at Concept VenturesMuz MansuriAdvisor at Delin Ventures
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Also worked at Endeavor173
Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesSaraInvestor at Maven Ventures focused on consumer softwarePeter KellnerManaging Partner of Richmond GlobalLily SarafanInvestor at Streamlined VenturesPablo VenturaInvestor at KfundAntonia Rojas EingFounder & Managing Partner at ATTOM CAPITAL
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Also worked at Eli Lilly and Company79
David MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesRhonda PachecoPresident, U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head at Takeda VenturesCarlos PayaVenture Partner at Ysios CapitalKjersti FrognerInvestor at Almi Invest
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