Our People.

From our C-suite Team to our Board of Directors and our SMEs across every layer of our business.

Meet our team of innovators

The success of Upperton has always been built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people. From formulation scientists and analytical experts to manufacturing teams and project managers, every individual plays a vital role in helping our clients overcome challenges and advance life-changing therapies. Together, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement that drives better outcomes for our partners and, ultimately, patients.

C-Suite

We provide fully integrated services across every stage of drug product development:

Nikki Whitfield

Chief Executive Oficer

Dr Richard Johnson

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr Ian Lafferty

Chief Technical Officer

Chief operating Officer - Lorna Patrick

Lorna Patrick

Chief Operating Officer

Board of Directors

Nikki Whitfield

Chief Executive Officer

Dr Richard Johnson

Chief Scientific Officer and Founder

Andrew Neville

Investment Director

Jamie Roberts

Chief Financial Officer

Christian Fellowes

Investment Director

Kevin Cook

Chair

Subject Matter Experts

We employ a range of subject matter experts in every part of our business.

Shailesh Mistry

Shailesh Mistry

Development Manager

Dipak Gordhan

Associate Director of Clinical Manufacturing

Lara Penn

Senior Development Scientist II

Jon Austwick

Director of Quality & Compliance

Paul Kelsall

Director of Clinical Manufacturing

Jordan Potts

Senior Development Scientist I

Josh Haye

Development Manager

Jack Sorrell

Development Manager

Laura Mason

Laura Mason

Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Speak to our team

Speak to our subject matter experts about progressing your molecule to the next stage.