Ivo worked for pharmaceutical and biotech companies for twenty five years, and was involved in the strategic development of medicines and various product launches. He held senior positions like Global Medical Director of Rhein Biotech, and Chief Medical Officer of Clinigen Group Plc. Ivo was CEO of four start-up companies in the Netherlands and non-executive director of Phico Therapeutics in Cambridge, UK. His specialties include oncology, immunology, viral diseases, and vaccines. Ivo holds a medical degree (MD) from the University in Nijmegen (Netherlands) and a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Henley Management College in Henley-on-Thames, UK.