David Honba

COO at BioWin - The Health Cluster of Wallonia

Speaker

David Honba is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BioWin, where he plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives and fostering innovation within the organization. He brings extensive experience in business development, biomanufacturing, and international public-private collaboration to his leadership role.

Prior to joining BioWin, David served as Head of Business Development at Univercells, a Belgian biotech company. There, he led a team dedicated to forging strategic partnerships and expanding access to drug development initiatives of global health relevance. His collaborations spanned academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, and biotech companies.

With over ten years of international experience in biomanufacturing, David has built strong technical expertise and leadership skills. At GlaxoSmithKline, he contributed to the clinical and commercial launch of new vaccines and gained substantial project management experience, notably in setting up vaccine manufacturing facilities.

David holds a master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering, earned from Shandong University in China and Laval University in Canada. His diverse education and professional background have equipped him with a robust skill set in project management, operational excellence, and strategic relationship management - enabling him to effectively drive innovation and foster collaboration across the health sector.