Meet our Team

The people responsible for delivering our advanced rapid validation tool that is transforming H₂O₂ bio-decontamination.

Robert Perin

CEO

Robert Perin

CEO

Rob oversees the corporate strategy for Protak Scientific and has a passion for continuous change and innovation. Originally one of the early members in Blackberry, he went on to be Senior Commercial Director, Europe for just under a decade and has worked as an investor and advisor for several start-ups in the tech sector. He has a passion for sports car, fine wine and good food from his homeland Italy.

Simon Kinsella

Managing Director

Simon Kinsella

Managing Director

A results-driven Managing Director, Simon has a proven track record of scaling SME manufacturing businesses, leading high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth. With extensive experience across manufacturing, financial services, and technology, he excels in business strategy, operational efficiency, and regulatory leadership, delivering sustainable success in competitive markets. Simon enjoys running and hill walking in his spare time and completed the London Marathon in 2024. He says it was his first and last!

Kate Marshall

Technical Director

Kate Marshall

Technical Director

Kate takes overall responsibility for technical operations at Protak Scientific, ensuring the successful implementation of the Enzyme Indicator technology within diverse applications around the world. A Microbiologist by profession with 20 years at GlaxoSmithkline (GSK), Kate has extensive experience in the aseptic manufacture of medicinal products that was gained in roles aligned to Quality, Validation, and Operations specialising in sterilization and decontamination processes.

Jacqueline Storrs

Global Business Director

Jacqueline Storrs

Global Business Director

Jacqueline is responsible for the development and execution of the business strategy and delivering global growth for Protak Scientific. She has held international B2B commercial roles within manufacturing and distribution multinationals for over 20 years in the Life Sciences sector. Experienced in delivering complex customer projects of a highly technical/regulated nature, she thrives on the challenges and rewards these bring to all global stakeholders. Based for 16 years in mainland Europe, she never forgets where she began; on the UK launch of DNA Fingerprinting, now a world-renowned diagnostic technique. A huge food and wine lover, in her spare time she will be cooking, hill walking with her dog or skiing glaciers.

SJ Clowser

Head of Operations & Finance

SJ Clowser

Head of Operations & Finance

SJ has been in the company for 4 years and has worked in similar roles for nearly 8 years. She is kept busy working with all the departments to facilitate the operations at Protak Scientific from customer liaison through to logistics and office management. SJ also handles all aspects of finance and supports the CEO. When not at work, you will find SJ in the gym lifting heavy metal or exploring the countryside!

Tracey Wigfield

Quality & Regulatory Manager

Tracey Wigfield

Quality & Regulatory Manager

Tracey is responsible for ensuring that Protak Scientific’s product meets the requirements of government regulations and that high-quality product standards are provided to meet customer needs. She spent over 35 years in the In-Vitro Diagnostic sector, holding various roles within manufacturing and Quality. She collects animals in her spare time (currently 3 cats, 2 rabbits, and a grumpy tortoise). She also provides a holiday home to 2 more rabbits from the school where her daughter teaches and pampers the office fish at every opportunity.

Robin Hill-Walker

Business Development Director

Robin Hill-Walker

Business Development Director

Robin is responsible for the expanding International Business Development Team at Protak. He has over 25 years of B2B experience including 10 years working with Enzyme Indicator technology. Robin brings his strategic mindset, managerial experience, passion and customer-centric approach in developing successful long-term relationships with Customers and Partners. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his family, watching sport, playing tennis, long-walks in the great outdoors, business and historical books and podcasts.

Lloyd Rowe

Senior Technical Manager

Lloyd Rowe

Senior Technical Manager

Lloyd is a Technical Manager with a strong background in validation, process development and team leadership. With over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he specialises in driving innovative solutions, optimising development processes, and aligning technology with business goals. Skilled in methodologies, processes, and system architecture, Lloyd leads a cross-functional team to deliver scalable, high-quality products and projects. Passionate about mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative work culture, he is dedicated to empowering teams and driving technical excellence.

Matthew Frayne

International Business Development Manager

Matthew Frayne

International Business Development Manager

Matt is an International Business Development Manager with over 15 years’ experience in the Life Sciences and IVD sectors. During this time, he has had a number of commercial roles selling preclinical and clinical immunology services to Pharmaceutical and Biopharma companies, and B2B clinical chemistry and enzyme raw materials. In addition, Matt holds a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences: Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry from the University of Oxford and worked for a number of years in an Immunology laboratory at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine. In his spare time, Matt enjoys listening to music, going to gigs and plays bass guitar in a metal band with some old school friends.

Antoine Verslype

International Business Development Manager

Antoine Verslype

International Business Development Manager

Antoine oversees customer relationships, managing interactions from the initial inquiry to the final implementation for both existing and new clients. Antoine holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Management Science from the Louvain School of Management. He speaks fluent French and has a keen interest in Geopolitics and Investing. In his leisure, Antoine delves into learning and experimenting with trading tools and strategies, along with indulging in activities like reading and hiking.

Gavin Merrill

Product Specialist

Gavin Merrill

Product Specialist

Gavin has a wealth of experience with VHP rapid decontamination processes from his 18 year career as a validation specialist in the pharmaceutical aseptic manufacturing industry. As a Product Specialist, Gavin’s role is to support you, the customer, with the application of Enzyme Indicator technology. As well as qualifying and maintaining your PR2A reader, he will use the EI data and knowledge to help you identify potential challenges and practical solutions. He has a keen interest in sports and when he is not playing golf or cycling, he enjoys time spent with his children travelling in his campervan and visiting various theme parks in search of the next adrenaline hit!

Mohammed Mohammed

Product Specialist

Mohammed Mohammed

Product Specialist

Mohammed’s role is to support customers as a specialist in rapid decontamination using Enzyme Indicators. He used to work in food microbiology, sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical industry as well as start-up laboratory and pharmaceutical facilities before joining the company. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, rockets and following the latest news around space exploration.

Tiffany Cardoso

Commercial Logistics Manager

Tiffany Cardoso

Commercial Logistics Manager

Tiffany is responsible for planning all global shipments to Protak Scientific’s customers, managing the company’s customer PR2A assets and providing extensive customer service. Additionally, she assisted on various projects to refine and enhance internal processes to improve customer satisfaction. Half French and Half Portuguese, Tiffany started her career in Hospitality and quickly moved into logistics working in another Life Science industry for 5 years before joining Protak Scientific. When she isn’t in the office, she can be found either enjoying rides at a Disney park, trying to complete her yearly reading challenge, or cuddling her cat (mostly the latter).

Maria Paolo Cocco

Marketing Manager & Commercial Assistant

Maria Paolo Cocco

Marketing Manager & Commercial Assistant

Maria Paola focuses on generating online sales leads, email, and social media campaigns. She used to work in a similar role with our CEO for search engine sector companies. She loves traveling and even though she is originally from Rome, her favourite city is London and she dreams to travel to New York one day. As an Italian, she’s a proper foodie and a talented cook, especially when it comes to seafood. Her specialty is Amatriciana.

Kiran Ilett

Product Technician

Kiran Ilett

Product Technician

Kiran is a Product Technician who has completed an apprenticeship program at Protak. Beginning his career in the production department, he gained hands-on experience that deepened his understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and EI technology. In his current role, he is responsible for maintaining PR2A readers and other critical laboratory equipment, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. His passion for continuous learning and professional growth drives him to further develop the essential skills needed for a thriving career in this dynamic sector.

Resources

Enzyme Indicators

Read about the advantages and benefits of using our Enzyme Indicators for your H₂O₂ bio-decontamination validation processes.

BI vs EI

Biological Indicators vs Enzyme Indicators at a glance.

Case Studies

Presentations, white papers, webinars, shared articles, project summaries and product analysis.

Meet our Team

Robert Perin

Robert Perin

Simon Kinsella

Simon Kinsella

Kate Marshall

Kate Marshall

Jacqueline Storrs

Jacqueline Storrs

SJ Clowser

SJ Clowser

Tracey Wigfield

Tracey Wigfield

Robin Hill-Walker

Robin Hill-Walker

Lloyd Rowe

Lloyd Rowe

Matthew Frayne

Matthew Frayne

Antoine Verslype

Antoine Verslype

Gavin Merrill

Gavin Merrill

Mohammed Mohammed

Mohammed Mohammed

Tiffany Cardoso

Tiffany Cardoso

Maria Paolo Cocco

Maria Paolo Cocco

Kiran Ilett

Kiran Ilett

Resources

Enzyme Indicators

BI vs EI

Case Studies

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