Michael Schuster is the Head of Pharma Partnering at Mesoblast Ltd, where he leads the company’s global partnering and business development initiatives. A founding executive of both Mesoblast Limited and Angioblast Systems, Inc., Mr. Schuster has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth since joining in 2004.

Over his tenure, he has held several senior leadership positions, including Executive Vice President of Global Therapeutic Programs and Vice President of Operations and Business Development. His broad expertise spans strategic partnerships, investor relations, and operational leadership across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Mr. Schuster holds a Bachelor of Science from Tufts University, a Master’s degree in Immunology and Microbiology from New York Medical College, and an MBA from Fordham University in New York.