Ella Korets-Smith, MBA, MSC

Ms. Korets-Smith is an entrepreneur and business development executive with over 15 years of experience in the biotechnology, pharma and medical device industries. Ms. Korets-Smith has a track record of closing deals for companies such as IMV Inc., Antibe Therapeutics Inc and others, driving multiple fundraising and liquidity events. In roles of increasing responsibility, she has lead successful marketing and business development programs, which resulted in annual sales of over $50M. Ms. Korets-Smith is the founder of a biotechnology consulting practise EKS Business Development, building biotechnology companies through network and strong partnerships. She was also the founding CEO of TOHealth!, an industry-led organization supporting growth and funding of the health science industry in Toronto, Canada. Her extensive and growing network of business leaders extends her reach to customers and partners in all key markets in North America and around the world.