HTX Staff

John Soloninka, P. Eng, MBA
President & CEO

Tel: 647-258-0381 x228         
E-mail: jsoloninka@htx.ca

John Soloninka has over 24 years of experience in medical technology consulting, company formation, growth and management. He graduated from Queen's University in Engineering Physics in 1981... read more... 

Morris (Mickey) Milner, PhD (Wits), D.Sc. (Hon)(Queen's), P.Eng., C.C.E. 
Consultant

Tel: 647-258-0381 x221         
E-mail: mmilner@htx.ca

Morris (Mickey) Milner, born and educated in Johannesburg, South Africa received B.Sc.(Eng) and Ph.D. degrees, respectively in 1957 and 1968, in the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand. read more... 

Rob Hall, CFA
V.P. Finance

Tel: 647-258-0381 x227 
E-mail: rhall@htx.ca

Mr. Hall has worked in the Ontario biotechnology industry for more than twenty years.   He began his career with Connaught Biosciences Inc. (now part of Sanofi) in 1989 and spent five years at the laboratory bench, then moved to research administration and contracts management. read more 

Diana Pliura, PhD
Entrepreneur In Residence, Market Readiness Program

Tel: 647-258-0381 x221
E-mail: dpliura@htx.ca

Dr. Diana Pliura has over 25 years working in Pharma/Biotechnology and brings experience in advancing therapeutics products through all stages of development from discovery, target identification, lead optimization, preclinical development, manufacturing, technology transfer and early to late stage clinical development.  read more... 

Jennifer Moles, A.C. Inst. M
Director of Programs

Tel: 647-258-0381 x225         
E-mail: jmoles@htx.ca

Jennifer Moles (Diploma in Advertising, Cambrian College; Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Centennial College) has worked in the healthcare sector for the past 7 years. read more...

Norman Pyo, M.Sc., MBA
Senior Director, Business Development

Tel: 647-258-0381 x226         
Cell: 416-888-2775         
E-mail: npyo@htx.ca

Norman joined the HTX team in April 2008 where he serves as the Director of Business Development and Investment. read  more...

Benjamin Matthews, M.Sc.
Business Development Manager

Tel: 647-258-0381 x224                  
E-mail: bmatthews@htx.ca

Ben's most recent experience was an analyst in a biotechnology & pharmaceutical venture capital fund, Ben was involved in business and technical analysis for financing and investment.  read more...  

Marcelle Mundle, BA (Hons)
Marketing and Communications Manager

Tel: 647-258-0381 x223          
E-mail: mmundle@htx.ca

Marcelle Mundle (BA Hons) (Political Science & Sociology, University of Toronto; Certificate in Gerontology, Ryerson University). read more... 

Stephanie Evans, BA (Hons), Grad. Dip. (Tchg)
Operations Coordinator

Tel: 647-258-0381 x221         
E-mail: sevans@htx.ca

Stephanie Evans (B.A. Hons, University of Guelph); (Graduate Degree in Teaching, University of Auckland). read more...