Mr. Klompas is Zymeworks' Chief Financial Officer, and brings over 20 years of healthcare and biotechnology experience to Zymeworks' management team. Additionally, in conjunction with the CEO, he manages Zymeworks' corporate growth initiatives including corporate alliances, licensing and partnerships. Prior to joining Zymeworks he worked with KPMG LLP in Canada and the US, most recently with KPMG's Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Medical Device M&A Transaction Services practice in Princeton NJ, where he advised on numerous transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances. Prior to that, Mr. Klompas worked with KPMG's Canadian Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals practice in the fields of assurance, valuations and taxation. Mr. Klompas is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the institute of CA's of British Columbia.