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About
Simon Malpas is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kitea Health, working in the medical device sector as an entrepreneur and researcher. He has authored more than 135 research publications, holds over 10 patents, and has secured more than $25 million in research funding. His background includes two life science exits, as well as experience as a director and mentor.
Director, Chief Executive Officer at Kitea Health
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Kitea Health's investors · 8
Angel HQWellington · $5K – $600K checksCure Kids VenturesAuckland · since 2025Elevate CapitalBeaverton · $2M – $25M checksIcehouse VenturesAuckland · $120K – $2.4M checks · since 2023NZ Growth Capital PartnersAuckland · since 2023Pacific ChannelAuckland · since 2023SnowballLos Altos · since 2025Soul CapitalAuckland
Experience
- Kitea HealthChief Executive Officercurrent2022 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- The University of AucklandProfessorcurrent1996 — presentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Royal Society of New ZealandFellow of the Royal Society of New Zealandcurrent2018 — present
- JunoFem LimitedChair of the Board of Directors at Junofem Ltd2020 — 2024Auckland Metropolitan Area
- Kaha Sciences LtdNon Executive Chairman and Founder2017 — 2021Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Millar, Inc.Chief Scientist2012 — 2019
- Millar, Inc.Non Executive Director2012 — 2019Houston, US
- Millar, Inc.Chair Of The Board Of Directors2018 — 2019Greater Houston
- Millar LtdManaging Director2012 — 2019Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Telemetry ResearchCEO and Founder2005 — 2012Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Skills & more
New Business Development1HealthcareResearch and Development4Life Sciences4Medical Devices4Corporate Governance1IP developmentProduct Launch1Cross-functional Team LeadershipProduct Development1Pharmaceutical Industry
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Simon Malpas?
- Simon Malpas is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kitea Health, working in the medical device sector as an entrepreneur and researcher. He has authored more than 135 research publications, holds over 10 patents, and has secured more than $25 million in research funding. His background includes two life science exits, as well as experience as a director and mentor.
- Where does Simon Malpas work?
- Simon Malpas is Director, Chief Executive Officer at Kitea Health.
- Where did Simon Malpas go to school?
- Simon Malpas studied at University of Otago (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physiology, General); Victoria University of Wellington (Bachelor’s Degree, Physiology, General).
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Also attended Victoria University of Wellington119
Helen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandDerek HandleyFuturist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic worldIsabel VerheggenGlobal Head of Marketing, CV Labs at CV LabsRachel HindPrivate Client Adviser at Aura GroupCarolynChief Credit Officer at Terra Firma Capital CorporationKarin LouženskáCOO at Rockaway Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kitea Health3
Also worked at The University of Auckland57
Francesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpAvantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One VenturesJustin BonsFounder & CIO at Cyber CapitalBecca GauntHead of Legal at Icehouse VenturesLilly BojarskiGeneral Manager - HealthTech Hub at Cicada InnovationsJonathan ChisholmVice President at BGH Capital
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