Bio

Jeffrey A. Leerink is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leerink Partners, the largest independent investment bank dedicated exclusively to healthcare. In 2019, Mr. Leerink led the sale of Leerink Partners to Silicon Valley Bank. He served as CEO of SVB Securities until 2023, when he then spearheaded a successful management buyout, restoring Leerink Partners’ independence. In addition to his work at Leerink Partners, Mr. Leerink co-founded Humedica, Inc. in 2008, a clinical intelligence company that was later acquired by Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, in 2013. He remains committed to advancing healthcare and education through both his professional work and philanthropic endeavors. His commitment to the healthcare industry extends to numerous advisory roles and board memberships. Mr. Leerink is the Vice Chairman of the Harvard Medical School Board of Fellows, and he also serves on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts. Mr. Leerink holds a B.A. in Economics from Union College.