Management Team
Leadership. Focus. Excellence.
Synexus is proud of its dynamic management team who work together to deliver the excellent clinical trials results enjoyed by the company’s clients, and to drive the worldwide growth of the Dedicated Research Centre network.
Professor Trevor Jones CBE, Chairman
Prof. Jones has enjoyed a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and has held many senior positions, including being head of the British pharmaceutical industry for 10 years when he held the post of Director General of the ABPI (The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry). Prof. Jones continues to hold various Board and senior positions with leading organisations and associations.
Michael Fort, Chief Executive
Michael Fort joined Synexus in 2001 as Commercial Director and became Chief Executive in 2006. Prior to Synexus he was a director of Trinity Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Michael is a non-executive director of a number of private equity investment vehicles and is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Dr Ian Smith, Medical Director
Dr Ian Smith spent the early part of his medical career in NHS general practice. It was during his time as a GP that his interest in clinical research developed inspiring him to become a part-time investigator. In 1992, he established the first dedicated patient recruitment centre in the UK, which is the business model that Synexus grew from.Over the past 15 years, Dr Smith has developed Synexus to be the leader in the recruitment and running of clinical trials across the globe.
Jane Restorick, Chief Operating Officer
Jane Restorick joined Synexus in 2001 as the Director of Quality Systems. From 2002 to 2006, Jane led Synexus‘ International Operations and since 2006 she has been Director of International Projects and Planning. Jane has a strong background in clinical operations having held senior positions at Pfizer, Fujisawa Limited and Vernalis Ltd (formerly Vanguard Medica Limited). Jane began her career as a Medical School Research Assistant in Urological Research at Guy‘s Hospital.
Paul McCluskey, Chief Financial Officer
Paul McCluskey joined Synexus in September 2006. Before joining Synexus Paul managed a European FMCG business on behalf of US private investors. Paul began his financial career with KMPG before embarking on a series of financial roles with RHM, BAE Systems and GlaxoSmithKline. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
