Cosmo is a drug development entrepreneur dedicated to unlocking the medical potential of psychoactive substances in order to help patients in need. Cosmo has worked closely with the Beckley Foundation for over 10 years and, in 2016, he co-founded Beckley Research & Innovations to develop ethical business models focused on scientific research into medical cannabis and psychedelics. Cosmo subsequently served as Co-Founder and Managing Director of Beckley Canopy Therapeutics, a cannabis-based drug development company, and Spectrum Biomedical UK, a medical cannabis distribution company. In 2019, both of these companies were acquired by Canopy Growth Corporation, the world’s largest medical cannabis company.

Dr. Rob Conley is the Chief Scientific Advisor at Beckley Psytech. He previously served as Senior Vice President at Eleusis and Chief Science Officer, Neuroscience at Eli Lilly and Co. Prior to that he had a long academic career, first at the University of Pittsburgh and then at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He remains an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology at Maryland. Rob holds an MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a BA from Johns Hopkins University. He completed a Psychiatry residency at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as the Chief Resident. Rob is also a Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.

Fiona Dunbar is a Pharmaceutical Physician and the former Vice President of Global Medical Affairs and Patient Engagement at Janssen (the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson). During her 29-year career at Janssen, Fiona held positions of increasing responsibility within Research & Development and Medical Affairs. She contributed to drug development across a range of therapeutic areas including neurosciences, immunology, oncology and infectious diseases, and was involved in the development of Esketamine (Spravato), the first psychedelic-based psychiatric drug to be licensed by the FDA (2019). A native Zimbabwean and dual citizen of Canada and Great Britain, Fiona brings an international perspective to her work. Prior to joining the pharmaceutical industry, she was a Medical Officer at the South African Institute of Medical Research. She holds an MB BCh from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine.

Becky is an engineering graduate who holds an MBA and has worked for more than 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Holding executive positions at regional and local operating company level within Johnson & Johnson, Becky is an experienced commercial leader who has lead teams working across multiple therapy areas, with an in depth knowledge of market access, commercial strategy and go to market models. Becky has experience in digital transformation in healthcare and a passion for the opportunity that this presents to optimise outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system.

Experienced CFO with a demonstrated history of working in public markets and private equity. Skilled in Fundraising, IPOs, Turnarounds, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions and with a sector focus on eCommerce, Technology and Biomedical. Strong entrepreneurial background and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Matt Hartley is an experienced strategy and operations executive, having held senior positions at a number of biotech startups working across modalities (small molecule, gene therapy, medical devices) and therapy areas (CNS, ophthalmology, oncology). He also has experience as founder and CEO of a technology startup where he spent 6 years developing and running globally deployed patient companion platforms for MNC pharma clients such as Bayer. A stint as a pharma analyst at Morgan Stanley and Citibank at the beginning of his career keeps him sensitive to commercial considerations.

A science and business graduate, Tim is a pharmaceutical professional with over 18 years’ experience working with both small start-ups and large pharmaceutical companies. Tim has a keen passion for integrating naturally derived medicines with evidenced based clinical development. Having formerly served as Head of Clinical Development for Beckley Canopy Therapeutics and as an advisor to the Beckley Foundation, Tim is an experienced cannabis and psychedelic-based drug developer with a strong focus on efficient delivery of projects from preclinical to commercialisation.