Giltech Ltd

Codevelopment partner helping differentiate your products with bespoke formulations of its biodegradable,controlled release technologies.

  • Stage $1M in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Biotechnology
  • Location Ayr, Scotland, GB
  • Currency USD
  • Founded January 1984
  • Employees 10
  • Website giltech.biz

Company Summary

Giltech's core technology, developed over 20 years, is Corglaes, a phosphate polymer that provides a controlled release or biodegradation material.. It provides companies looking to differentiate their products' performance with novel formulations unique to each application. Our clients are primarily medical device companies such as Covidien and Medline, although we also work with household names in the consumer and industrial sectors.

Team

  • Gillian Watson
    Ms

    Senior executive with over twenty years experience in the finance and energy sectors, primarily in strategy and business development roles. Joined Giltech in 2007 and became CEO in 2008. BSc Maths from Edinburgh University, MBA from INSEAD. Also Vice Chair of NHS Ayrshire & Arran

  • Jason King
    Dr

    International business development professional with excellent relationship development skills, commercial acumen and strong technical background. Ten years start-up/SME experience focused on the energy, chemicals and advanced materials sectors. Specialist in technology commercialisation. First class BA and MA in chemistry and biochemistry (Cambridge). Ph.D in inorganic/organomettalic chemistry (Cambridge).

  • David Healy
    Mr

    Joined Giltech in 1988 to develop water soluble compounds and methods for their manufacture for use as controlled delivery and temporary structural applications in medical device implants, tissue engineering substrates and a variety of industrial applications. Has a BSc in Biochemistry, Physiology and Microbiology and a Masters in Bioengineering (Strathclyde University). David has published 15 scientific papers and 26 patents.

  • Eilidh Gilchrist
    Ms

    Following an early career in the banking industry, Eilidh joined the company in 1990 and has been intimately involved in all aspects of the company's management and operations for many years. She currently has responsiblity for finance and operations.

Advisors

  • Macroberts
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    R J Hart
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • Founder - Dr Tom Gilchrist
    Unconfirmed
    Barwell Ltd and the Scottish Investment Bank
    Unconfirmed
    Stacey Ventures
    Unconfirmed

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