GUILFORD, Conn.– Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™, today announced the appointment of Jeff Keyes as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 15, 2023. Mr. Keyes brings more than 25 years of experience in senior financial positions providing transformational leadership for emerging and evolving public and private companies.
“I am excited to welcome Jeff to our team. He is a high-impact executive and the ideal choice to drive the strategic growth of our organization as we continue to expand the commercialization of Platinum™,” said Jeff Hawkins, CEO of Quantum-Si. “His industry knowledge and operational experience will be vital as we look to position Quantum-Si for sustainable, long-term value creation.”
Previously, Mr. Keyes served as CFO of Spinal Elements, Inc., a medical device company, and CFO of Custopharm, Inc., a developer of generic sterile injectable pharmaceuticals, where he helped lead the company through rapid commercial growth and a successful acquisition by Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Mr. Keyes has held a variety of leadership roles across finance, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions support in life science companies. He has also served on the board of directors of CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a public clinical stage biotech company, since June 2018. Mr. Keyes holds a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Western Washington University and is a certified public accountant.
“Serving as the CFO of Quantum-Si will provide the opportunity for me to contribute to a company that is leading the way with its protein sequencing technology, a platform that will ultimately improve our understanding of disease while contributing to new diagnostic tools and therapies in the years to come,” said Mr. Keyes. “I look forward to collaborating with the accomplished leadership team to drive growth, optimize shareholder value, and further accelerate the adoption of our transformative technologies.”
Mr. Keyes will succeed Claudia Drayton who has served as the Company’s CFO since April 2021. Ms. Drayton will remain as a senior advisor with the Company until June 30, 2023, to assist with the transition.
