In conversation with Dr. Paul Gavin, CEO of Avecho Biotechnology Limited

"Do I want to be a scientist or do I want to be creative and do arts?"  In this week's episode, we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Paul Gavin, the CEO of Avecho Biotechnology Limited.

Dr. Gavin's story is a captivating blend of art and science, taking him from film school, where he aspired to be a writer and director, to the world of biotechnology. Along the way, he's had a diverse range of experiences, from winning an Australian Karate title to tending to bees as an apiarist, and even indulging in hobbies like painting, dry-stone wall building, and carting rocks from various corners of the world.

As a strong advocate for storytelling, he has seamlessly woven his passion for the arts into the world of science. His journey from individual contributor to a leader with a team has provided him with a unique perspective on leadership, learning valuable lessons from leaders he's encountered throughout his career.

He's seen both the positive and negative aspects of leadership, particularly in the challenging field of clinical drug development, where success and failure are part of the game. Dr. Gavin shares insights into how leaders should handle these situations and emphasises the importance of not taking all the credit, as well as being true to yourself as you climb the leadership ladder.

Join us as Dr. Paul Gavin shares his remarkable story, the lessons he's learned along the way and his unique perspective on leadership in the ever-evolving world of biotechnology.