Gerry Brown

Gerry Brown is chair of Novaquest Capital, a private equity house focused on life sciences, and of G Brown Associates Ltd, a family company providing consultancy services.   Gerry was an Independent director of Quintiles, the world’s largest clinical research organisation, from 1998 until 2010, firstly as main board director and chair of the audit committee and subsequently chair of the EMEA business. He was also chair of Biocompatibles International plc, a medical technology company. Prior to his career as a chair/ independent director he was for many years an international senior business executive working in supply chain management. Gerry is a visiting fellow at Henley Business School and a mentor for European Women on Boards. He is also a member of the advisory board on corporate governance of the Institute of Directors.

Latest Articles by Gerry Brown

  1. Businessman surrounded by news reporters

    9 May, 2022

    The heavy cost of boardroom disasters

    The size and global reach of modern businesses means that the repercussions of scandals and collapses are more severe than ever.