Director of Actenum, Zymeworks, and Pharos Capital
Dr. Wright graduated from the University of Hull, England in 1986 with a first class honors B.Sc. and Dip.Eng., and subsequently in 1990 with a Ph.D. in microwave engineering. Upon emigration to Canada he joined the advanced technology division of Novatel Communications. In 1992 he joined MPR Teltech in Burnaby and in 1995 co-founded Datum Telegraphic, a company specializing in signal processing solutions for third generation wireless systems. Upon the company's acquisition by PMC-Sierra, he focused attention upon sustaining wireless technology development and management of the intellectual property and patent program. He served as CTO of Aegis Mobility from 2006-2008. Dr. Wright has published numerous peer reviewed research papers and has been awarded in excess of 50 patents.
Dr. Wright is an active angel investor and philanthropic activist for inner city child education enrichment programs (Super Science Club and Kidsafe) and a proponent of environmental stewardship initiatives (Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society and The Coastal Opportunities Fund).
Dr. Wright served as a member of the PIMS Board of Directors from 2009 until 2015.
