Leadership
Silq Technologies brings together world-class experts in material science, medical devices, and business development to transform surface technology.
Silq Technologies is a leader in advanced biomaterials, developing innovative surface modification technologies for medical devices, implants, microfluidics, lithium-ion batteries, and water treatment applications. Our mission is to provide life-changing clinical benefits for patients and address the widespread need for antibiofouling solutions across industries worldwide.
Meet Our Team
D. Verne Sharma, MBA
CEO, Board of Directors
Former Chairman, CEO and President of Rx Sight Inc. 25 years of senior medical device experience at GE Medical Systems, US Surgical Corp, and Summit Technology. Pioneered LASIK commercialization. MBA from Wharton.
Jack Kavanaugh, MD, MBA
Chairman of the Board
Founder, Chairman and CEO of ZetaRx, which became the core of Juno Therapeutics. Former Chairman of Calhoun Vision. Founded Amerident and Team Global, with multiple successful exits totaling billions in value.
Richard B. Kaner, PhD
Chief Scientific Advisor, Board of Directors
Distinguished Professor at UCLA with joint appointment in Chemistry & Biochemistry and Materials Science & Engineering. 275+ publications, 16+ patents. Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Fulbright, Guggenheim, and Packard fellow.
Brian McVerry, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
Inventor of Silq's core coating technology, developed during PhD studies at UCLA. NSF Graduate Research Fellow. Multiple patents and publications. Named "Most Innovative Technology" at LA Port Tech EXPO 2015.
Mahi de Silva
Board of Directors
Silicon Valley veteran with $1B+ exits. Chairman at Pre-Cash. Strategic advisor to Opera Software, engineering a $1.4B acquisition. Former CEO of Opera Mediaworks Inc.
Robert Snukal
Board of Directors
CEO of National Quality Care, Inc. Board member of ZetaRx, integral to its sale creating Juno Therapeutics. Founded Fountain View, Inc. (now Skilled Healthcare), growing it to 50 skilled nursing facilities.