Mr. Deperro has over 25 years of experience in public and private life science companies.  As a founding management team member at Rezolute (NASDAQ: RZLT), Mr. Deperro serves as SVP Corporate Development, a broad executive management role inclusive of business and corporate development, corporate strategy and operations, and new product planning.  In addition, Mr. Deperro maintains his long-term role as Head of Technical Operations.  

Prior to joining Rezolute, Michael served as Vice President and General Manager at AntriaBio, led CDMO manufacturing operations at Agere Pharmaceuticals and Bend Research Inc., as well as Commercial and Clinical Manufacture at Alkermes Inc.  

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and was a commissioned officer in the US Army.