Dr. Thomas Lynch serves as the Chief Business Officer at MindWalk. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Illinois with a focus on site-specific protein–nucleic acid recognition. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the National Cancer Institute at the University of Chicago, where he investigated crystal atomic structures of macromolecules involved in DNA repair.
Throughout his career, Dr. Lynch has held leadership roles spanning both scientific and commercial domains, particularly within omics software and contract development and manufacturing organizations. At Aldevron, he built and led multiple teams including Technical Sales & Scientific Support, Client Services, and Global Sales, where he consistently drove revenue growth by expanding strategic accounts, launching market-aligned products and services, and cultivating long-term client partnerships to support sustainable business development.
Dr. Lynch also has been an active advocate for the biohealth sector, serving on the Board of BioForward to promote collaboration, education, and legislative support across Wisconsin’s biotechnology landscape.