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Attila Csikász-Nagy

CEO
Cytocast

Attila is a visionary leader with a strong background in computational and systems biology. As a professor and researcher, he has made significant contributions to the field, with an impressive publication record and expertise in bioinformatics. With experience at renowned institutions like Microsoft Research and King's College London, Attila brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and business management skills to his role as CEO. In addition to his professional pursuits, Attila enjoys playing basketball competitively with his old high school friends. 

Attila Csikász-Nagy

CEO
Cytocast

Attila Csikász-Nagy

CEO
Cytocast

Attila is a visionary leader with a strong background in computational and systems biology. As a professor and researcher, he has made significant contributions to the field, with an impressive publication record and expertise in bioinformatics. With experience at renowned institutions like Microsoft Research and King's College London, Attila brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and business management skills to his role as CEO. In addition to his professional pursuits, Attila enjoys playing basketball competitively with his old high school friends. 

From seed funding and grants through to growth equity and strategic investment, animal health companies rely on multiple forms of capital over their lifetime. Panellists explore how and when different investors engage, and the criteria they use to assess commercial readiness, including regulatory planning, routes to market, manufacturing decisions, and long-term strategic alignment.

Panellists

Author:

Spencer Swayze

Managing Director
Osiris Growth Capital

Spencer Swayze

Managing Director
Osiris Growth Capital

Customer centricity is more than a strategy - it’s a mindset that shapes how the animal health industry engages across the value chain. From manufacturers and distributors to clinics and pet parents, placing the customer at the centre is essential in creating sustainable growth. This panel will bring together senior leaders to discuss how customer expectations are evolving and what it takes to align global business models around those needs to deliver impact across the animal health value chain.

Panellists

Author:

Jesper Nordengaard

Chief Executive Officer
Dechra

Jesper Nordengaard

Chief Executive Officer
Dechra