Humberto C. Antunes
Humberto C. Antunes is an entrepreneur in healthcare and wellness focused on finding ways to improve the lives of people all over the world. He worked in dermatology, ophthalmology, medical aesthetics, immunology, inflammation, cosmetics, medical devices, pharma and nutraceuticals. He has an active involvement in research to address the issues arising from the ageing demographics, providing holistic health solutions, helping technologies converge and the digital revolution.
He managed Galderma, a pharmaceutical company, for almost 20 years. In 2014, he created Nestlé Skin Health, a company committed to enhancing the quality of life by delivering science-based solutions for the health of skin, hair and nails over the course of people’s lives, that he led until end of 2016. Humberto promoted geographic expansion of the businesses he managed, created new channels and acquired new audiences, but he also led many successful acquisitions, integrations, joint-ventures, license deals and divestitures. Over the length of his career he raised almost US$ 10 billion of investment. Humberto led research teams in both sides of the Atlantic that achieved hundreds of New Drug Applications, patent filings and clinical trials. Among his many projects, several became successful digital enterprises. He is currently a partner at Gore Range Capital, a venture capital company focused on healthcare companies that are well-grounded in science.
An active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, he has also volunteered in several committees, task-forces and boards. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Skin Association. In addition, he often acts as speaker in business and scientific forums, earning him several industry service awards.
Humberto’s experience spans the globe, with positions that took him and his family through many countries, he lives today in Lausanne, Switzerland. He graduated in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and the IMD Lausanne, Switzerland. Humberto is fluent in six languages.