BRANFORD, Conn.– Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™, today announced the appointment of Amir Jafri, President and CEO of Immunicom, Inc., to its Board of Directors.
“Amir’s leadership track record speaks for itself,” said Jeff Hawkins, CEO of Quantum-Si. “He has successfully managed businesses across multiple industries and has built and led world class R&D organizations responsible for advanced technology development and the launch of over 50 products and technologies globally. His experience with product development and his focus on operational rigor will be an asset as we continue to expand the company and break new ground in proteomics research.”
Mr. Jafri has more than 35 years of experience in biotech, healthcare technology and devices, working in Fortune 20 companies and his own startups. In 2013, he founded Immunicom, a medical technology company focused on developing innovative, non-pharmaceutical approaches for the treatment of cancer, and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Previously, Mr. Jafri held executive leadership positions at West Health, Cardinal Health and the Manpower Group. Early in his career, he founded two healthcare startups that were subsequently acquired. Currently, he serves on the board of various healthcare technology startup companies and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Jafri is an inventor on over 40 patents covering products and technologies across a range of industries and applications. Mr. Jafri earned a Bachelor of Science from Houston Christian University with a double major in Chemistry and Biology and a minor in History.
“I am excited about Quantum-Si’s pioneering work in next-generation protein sequencing to enable broad-scale access to proteomic data, for every scientist, everywhere,” said Mr. Jafri. “My experience building and leading businesses that have developed and successfully brought advanced technologies to market positions me well to help guide the company through this next phase of its evolution.”
