Team
The team at LEH combines deep academic insight with entrepreneurial expertise to drive innovation. With a strong presence on the Leiden Bio Science Park, they bridge research and real-world impact.
Rob
LEH Managing Director
r.h.mayfield@leh.leidenuniv.nl Rob Mayfield, is an experienced VC investor in different sectors, former Director of the Leiden University and LUMC tech transfer office, former investment principal of a global energy technology fund, former CEO and director of technology startups.
Ian
LEH Investment Manager
i.b.nicoud@leh.leidenuniv.nl has a PhD in Cancer Biology, followed by a career in cell therapy in US, followed by a number of years in tech transfer and business development in The Netherlands.
Michelle
LEH Finance Manager
m.n.sjollema@leh.leidenuniv.nl Michelle is an experienced financial professional who has been working in the investment banking and VC industry for many years.
Ram
LEH Investment Manager
r.siddappa@leh.leidenuniv.nl Ram Siddappah has a PhD in Biomedical Science and an MBA. Worked for 10 years as a researcher on various drug discovery and medical device projects followed by a career in tech transfer and business development.
Stefan
Director Unlock Incubator
stefan@plnt.nl Stéfan has both a Biomedical Sciences and a Science and Business management background and is both Program Director of unlock_ the Life Science and Health incubator in Leiden as well as Thematic Cluster Manager of the Biotech Booster.