Desmond H. O'Connell, Jr.

Overview

Mr. Desmond H. O"Connell, Jr. has served as a director since 1995. Mr. O"Connell is currently a director of Stemcells, Inc, and will serve in this capacity until July 2008. Until July 2006, he served as a director for Serologicals Corporation. He was interim Chief Executive Officer of Serologicals Corporation from September 1999 to June 2000 and its Chairman from 2000 to May 2006. From December 1992 until December 1993, he served as the Chairman, Management Committee, of Pharmakon Research International, Inc. During 1991, he briefly served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Osteotech, Inc. Mr. O"Connell was with the BOC Group, PLC in senior management positions from 1983 to 1990. From April 1990 until September 1990, Mr. O"Connell was President and Chief Executive Officer of BOC Health Care. From 1986 to April 1990, he was group managing director of BOC Group, PLC. Prior to joining BOC, Mr. O"Connell held various positions at Baxter Laboratories, Inc., including Chief Executive of the Therapeutic and Diagnostic Division and Vice President, Corporate Development.