Silicon Valley Bank has appointed Nooman Haque as director of life science in the UK.
The new position and Haque’s expertise will strengthen support for the life science and healthcare sectors in the UK and improve collaboration with businesses and investors across borders.
Haque’s background is in healthcare and financial services, having most recently worked for London based venture capital firm Committed Capital. Prior to that, he worked for Sanabil Investments, leading the investment team with a focus on healthcare and financial services.
Over the course of his career, Haque has been involved in USD700m worth of transactions in the healthcare sector, including pharma, medtech and clinical services. His experience extends across different products and includes advisory work. He also serves as an advisor to the Impetus Trust, a charity applying venture capital principles to philanthropy.
Haque says: “I’m thrilled to be joining Silicon Valley Bank and to be working with some of the most compelling technology businesses in the world. The UK is home to world-class expertise in life science and I’m excited at the prospect of working with these innovative businesses. Together with the proven experience of our life science team in the US, Silicon Valley Bank is ideally positioned to assist our clients. ”
Erin Lockwood, managing director of commercial banking for Silicon Valley Bank’s UK branch, says: “As we continue to grow our UK presence, we are expanding our efforts to contribute to the success of businesses in the life science sector, in addition to a variety of technology industries. Nooman’s relevant experience and knowledge in this area is a valuable asset, and we welcome his contributions.”
