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VC-backed Qpex Biopharma names chief business officer

Qpex Biopharma Inc, a developer of anti-infective therapies, has appointed Paul Westberg as chief business officer.

MarginEdge appoints MissionOG co-founder O'Nell as payments SVP

Restaurant management platform MarginEdge has named Kevin O'Nell as senior vice president of payments.

J.P. Morgan hires Skip Kelly for its VC operations

J.P. Morgan expands venture capital coverage for the healthcare industry with the hiring of Skip Kelly as managing director and relationship executive.

Forerunner Ventures promotes Nicole Johnson to partner

Nicole Johnson, who joined Forerunner Ventures in 2013, was named a partner. She joined the San Francisco firm seven years ago.

Cathay Capital names chief impact officer to focus on ESG

Global investment platform Cathay Capital creates role as part of its commitment to ESG.

Fifth Wall hires partner for climate tech fund

Fifth Wall has named Greg Smithies as a partner to co-lead the firm’s Climate Technology Investment fund, which was announced earlier this year and is seeking to raise about $200m.

SV Health Investors promotes Madden to managing partner

SV Health Investors has promoted Greg Madden to managing partner.

Oak HC/FT promotes three on staff

Venture firm Oak HC/FT promoted Andy Smith, Eliza Adams and Sophia Samutin.

Foresite hires Mall as corporate strategy managing director

Alisa Mall has joined Foresite Capital as managing director of corporate strategy. Previously, she worked at Carnegie Corporation of New York, where she was a managing director for more than 11 years.

MIT spin-out The Engine taps Metcalf as CFO and COO

Lara Metcalf joins The Engine, a venture firm spun out of MIT focused on tough tech companies, as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.