David Barnes, Ph.D.
Dave Barnes is a founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Velesco.  Dave worked for Pfizer for 19 years in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division of R&D. He is an accomplished scientist with broad expertise in product development, clinical supply provision and facility management.  He has extensive experience in managing complex scientific and technical projects many of them outsourced to contract research organizations.  Dave is recognized as a technical expert in his field having written several papers and given many technical presentations at international conferences and symposia.  Dave most recently led the group responsible for coordinating Pfizer’s global supply of materials for clinical trials.  He has a Ph.D. from The School of Pharmacy, University of London and is a licensed pharmacist and a registered chemical engineer.

Gerry Cox
Gerry Cox is a founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Velesco.  He worked for Pfizer for 18 years in Corporate and R&D global and site roles. He is an accomplished finance and operations professional with expertise in strategic decision-making, financial planning and analysis, cost management, tax compliance, financial controls, and process management/improvement.  He has extensive experience in managing change related to mergers, acquisitions and internal restructuring.  Gerry most recently was the head of finance for Pfizer’s Michigan R&D operations.  He earned a B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross and his Masters in Accounting from Northeastern University and is a Certified Public Accountant.