robert whelan

Corporate Board & Business Leader | CEO Advisor | Investor | Transformation Expert | Technology | Healthcare | Financial Services

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

Seasoned and highly effective Board and Business Leader with expertise in capital allocation, mergers & acquisitions, financing & capital markets strategy and execution, and investor relations. Brings breadth of experience across the technology, healthcare and financial services industries. Additional select Board-Level Competencies include the following: ▪ Strategy & Innovation: Trusted advisor to and partner with Executives and Boards of Directors, valued for honesty, integrity, decisiveness and ability to lead organizations through complex and challenging situations. ▪ Managing Change: Adept change agent who creates a clear business vision and builds consensus to execute on strategies that lead to growth, efficiency and profitability. Collaborative problem-solver and team player who delivers superior company results and shareholder returns. ▪ Organizational Transformation: Skilled innovator who ensures Board and Board Committee work and skills are fully aligned with corporate strategy and goals, leadership and culture. Champion of a cooperative Board culture based on active participation and collective decision-making. Results-oriented relationship-builder who remains calm and focused in high-risk, high-reward, fast-paced, quick-changing and dynamic environments. High-EQ leader known for fostering a we-over-me culture. ▪ Talent Development: Respected C-Suite coach.

Experience

  • Founder, Principal, Investor, Advisor at Whelan & Co.
    2001 - Present · 25 yrs 7 mos

  • Advisor to Founder at High 5 Adventure Learning Center
    2000 - Present · 26 yrs 7 mos

  • Board of Directors Chair at Aspen Technology
    2011 - 2025 · 14 yrs

  • Lead Independent Director at iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc.
    2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

  • Audit Committee Chair at Annovis Bio, Inc.
    2017 - 2021 · 4 yrs