Jeff Cole has served as our Chief Operating Officer since February 2024 and brings over 25 years of experience in global pharmaceutical manufacturing, commercial operations, finance, and corporate development. Prior to that, Mr. Cole provided operational and financial advisory services to the Company in his capacity as Principal of J. Scott Capital, a firm he founded to assist launch, build, and run life science organizations. Mr. Cole also co-founded Espero BioPharma where he served as Director, President and CFO and led multiple product acquisitions, product launches, financings, and strategic transactions. Prior to that, Mr. Cole served as President and co-founder of MarcasUSA, a marketer and distributor of OTC pharmaceuticals. Mr. Cole also served as CFO of Legacy Pharmaceuticals International, a global contract manufacturing organization, and founding President of its generic drug subsidiary, Solco Healthcare U.S. Earlier in his career, Mr. Cole held various executive positions at Bausch Health Companies (formerly Valeant Pharmaceuticals International), including General Manager, VP Corporate Development, and CFO North America. Prior to the pharmaceutical industry, he worked at PwC Consulting and Deloitte. Mr. Cole holds an MBA with honors from the University of Michigan and a BS in accounting from the University of Southern California.
