Mike Guerra, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mike Guerra serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of California Life Sciences (CLS), the state’s most impactful and influential trade association advocating for California’s life sciences industry. Representing more than 1,200 member companies, he strives to advance California’s leadership as the world-leading life sciences ecosystem by advocating for effective national, state and local public policies, supporting emerging innovation, and fostering an inclusive workforce and talent pipeline.
A seasoned business leader, Mike currently sits on the Board of Directors for California Life Sciences (CLS), California Life Sciences Institute (CLSI), and GeminiBio, and serves as the Vice Chair of the Council of State Biotech Associations (CSBA). For more than a decade, Mike held senior leadership positions with VWR International, a leading global distributor and manufacturer of products to the life sciences industry. In his last role at VWR, he was Vice President of Sales for the Western Region of the United States, responsible for companies in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, industrial and production businesses. Prior to joining CLS, Mike was Vice President of the Americas for Avidity Science, a worldwide leader in water purification systems and laboratory equipment, where he helped build and lead their life sciences business and channel strategy. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Jose State University.