Leadership and commitment: Our Board of Directors
At the helm of our organization are two seasoned professionals with scientific, business, leadership, and financial acumen. They guide our commitment to excellence and set our path to successfully advance global health.
Ivo Lemmens
Director
Ivo Lemmens joined Intravacc in 2024 as Director. He is an experienced director who has a background in progressing companies in technology-driven industries. He is a professional in the field of strategy, finance, corporate development and coordinating complex projects. Ivo started his career at FDI, a Dutch innovation platform that consists of a group of high-end technological companies. Within FDI, he fulfilled several executive and non-executive director positions. Ivo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and a Master’s degree in Finance.
Nathalie Laarakker
CFO and Director
Nathalie Laarakker joined Intravacc in April 2021 as Chief Financial Officer. She is an experienced CFO and has worked as a finance director for multinational companies. She has a proven track record in financial and senior-level management, primarily in the technology and healthcare sectors. Mrs. Laarakker joined Intravacc from cancer immunotherapy R&D company Gadeta, where she served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director since 2019. Nathalie began her professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, working for both the Amsterdam and the Boston (USA) offices. She qualified as a certified public accountant in 2001, after which she held various senior positions in several companies. Her previous positions include Head of Finance at the Nasdaq-listed biotech company Merus. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Amsterdam Business School and a post-doc degree from the University of Amsterdam.
