George Smith

Desna Therapeutics

BIOGRAPHY

George Smith is the Chief Executive Officer and the co-founder of Desna Therapeutics, where he leads the company’s strategy and development of advanced therapeutics. He also advises several biotechnology companies, sharing expertise in guiding programs from discovery through clinical development.

George has built multiple organizations and overseen several successful exits. His career includes key contributions to the development of commercialized therapies, most notably Paxlovid, reflecting a consistent record of advancing innovative medicines and shaping the growth of the biotech sector.