Christopher Thorne, JD-MBA

Appointed to the Harvard Faculty since 2021, where he teaches the popular Negotiation Workshop and developed the first seminar on systems-thinking at Harvard Law School.

Served as Executive Chairman from November 2019 to October 2024. Subsequently serving as independent board director. Axiom Biosciences (formerly Cytonus) is a US-based biotech innovator that creates novel drug delivery platforms, validated through clinical studies and published in branded peer review journals.

EndoSphere is the US-based clinical-stage medical technology company that created a new category of non-invasive endoscopic devices to treat metabolic diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. We received CE Mark regulatory approval for our flagship device, and are now working toward approval and commercialization of our anti-obesity device, which we're calling "KB-21". For more information, please visit www.endo-sphere.com.

Broadline Capital is a global alternative investment firm. Founded over 20 years ago, Broadline Capital focuses primarily on investing in category leaders and category creators within large industries that are undergoing transformational change. At Broadline, we are inspired by champions - people of vision and courage - whose ideas can positively change the world, and who are ready to transform these ideas into the next big, industry-changing company. For more information, please visit https://www.BroadlineCapital.com.

Powermers Inc. is the US-based Energy Storage innovator that created the world's first Carbon-Free Solid-State Battery cathodes. The patented technology platform is based on proprietary nano-scale conductive polymer solutions. The “drop-in replacement” technology replaces traditional combustible, inactive "deadweight" components of battery cathodes to create fundamental innovation in the energy storage industry. The result: independently-validated, measurably safer, more stable, less toxic, less costly, and higher-performing batteries. In December 2023, the company sold to a strategic acquirer in an all-equity transaction.

Served as President, Head of Strategy for Cenntro, the US-based manufacturer of all-electric trucks and former world-leader in market share. Oversaw a successful NASDAQ public listing of Cenntro Electric Group Limited (CENN) via reverse merger (RTO) which raised $200+ million PIPE financing. Reverse takeover of Naked Brands, the former MEME stock.

Result: Successful IPO on NYSE. Oversaw the development of an AI-driven FinTech innovator.

My first high-tech company, one of the world’s first SaaS business models, helped to revolutionize supply chain network technologies. As its founder, chairman and CEO, I created the business model that enabled fundamental advances in inter-enterprise data management systems, product code synchronization. Created efficiency gains for CPG manufacturers, distributors, and retail operators by converting traditional paper-based processes into paperless digital transactions across the entire value chain. Named "Forbes Best of the Web." Led an industry roll-up across the category, and our resulting company (iTradeNetwork) successfully sold to Roper Technologies (NASDAQ: ROP) for greater than a half billion dollars in an all-cash transaction.

Managed high-impact strategic and operational engagements for Fortune 500 clients in numerous industries. Served various leadership roles in the firm. After excelling there, left the firm to pursue my entrepreneurial vision, launching a category-leading high-tech company. Continue to be an active member of the McKinsey Alumni and became a repeat client of the firm.