Wilmington, NC - Prestige Scientific, an executive search firm building diverse executive and board teams in life sciences, has formally announced the promotion of Vanda Hart to Vice President of Finance and Operations and the addition of Jeff Carleton as Director of Executive Search.
Vanda Hart - Promoted to Vice President of Finance & Operations
In this key leadership role, Vanda will continue to bring her extensive experience and strategic insight to oversee finance, human resources, administration, and information technology, while driving the company's financial planning and operational growth. Vanda Hart, who has been with Prestige Scientific since 2022, was previously Head of Finance and Operations. In her new role as Vice President of Finance and Operations, Vanda will collaborate closely with executive leadership on strategic financial plans, including acquisitions, mergers, and capital-raising initiatives. She will also lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, and scenario analysis to ensure the company remains on a path of sustained profitability and operational efficiency.
"I am excited to take on this new challenge and to continue working with our talented team to drive both financial and operational excellence," said Vanda Hart. "I look forward to helping Prestige Scientific grow and succeed in an increasingly competitive industry." Before joining Prestige Scientific, Vanda held leadership roles at Odeh Engineers and Rand Whitney Recycling, where she directed finance and administration operations.
“Vanda’s exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving our success,” said Stephen Provost, Managing Director & Co-Founder, “We look forward to her continued contributions as we embark on our next chapter of growth.”
Addition of Jeff Carleton - Director of Executive Search
Prestige Scientific is also excited to announce the addition of Jeff Carleton to its team. With over 17 years of dedicated experience in life sciences executive search, Jeff joins Prestige Scientific as a Director of Executive Search, bringing unparalleled expertise and a proven track record of connecting top-tier leaders with pivotal roles.
Jeff has an extensive background in executive search, most recently serving as the Co-Founder of BioNorth Recruiting, where he led a high-performing team of executive recruiters. His track record includes building trusted relationships with senior leadership and executing on talent acquisition strategies. Prior to his time at BioNorth, Jeff was an Executive Recruiter at PharmaLogics, where he played a key role in placing top-tier professionals in the biopharmaceutical industry. His ability to deliver high-quality candidates and his expertise in managing the entire recruitment lifecycle make him a valuable addition to the Prestige Scientific team.
"I am excited to join Prestige Scientific and contribute to their mission of delivering top-tier talent to the life sciences and biotech sectors," said Jeff Carleton. "I look forward to leveraging my experience to further strengthen the company's position as a trusted recruitment partner."
“We are excited to welcome Jeff Carleton to the Prestige Scientific team,” said Stephen Provost, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Prestige Scientific. “His extensive experience and strategic insights will be invaluable as we continue to connect top leaders with critical roles across the life sciences landscape. Jeff's commitment to fostering meaningful relationships aligns perfectly with our mission to drive excellence and innovation in executive search.”
About Prestige Scientific:
Prestige Scientific is an executive search firm that advises our clients on recruiting impactful leaders. We provide our clients with a performance-based hiring system that identifies leaders with past success meeting similar corporate objectives as their own, while overcoming challenges and adhering to critical timelines. We have dedicated experts in eleven practice areas that mirror a typical biopharma company, allowing us to support our client's growth from Discovery through Commercial.
