NCInnovation’s Board of Directors brings centuries of combined experience to steer the organization in transforming research breakthroughs into successful businesses that improve economic opportunities in all regions of North Carolina.
The Board of Directors has 13 voting members: four appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, four appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the remaining members elected as provided in the bylaws of NCInnovation.
 Kelly King Retired Chairman and CEO, Truist Financial |  Kirk Bradley President and CEO, Lee-Moore Capital Company |  Blannie Miller Partner, Miller Law Group; President, Miller Enterprises |
 Deanna Ballard Principal, Evergreen Management Consulting; Former North Carolina State Senator, 45th |  Kelly Fuller Public Policy Consultant, KLF Strategies;Former President, N.C. Chamber Foundation |  Todd Kasper VP and Head, Global Business Operations, IQVIA |
 Stan Kelly CEO and President, Piedmont Triad Partnership |  Ven Poole Retired Chairman and CEO, Waste Industries Inc. |  Art Pope Chairman and CEO of Variety Wholesalers, Inc. and the John William Pope Foundation |
 Wayne Sasser Former North Carolina House Representative, 67th
|  Benjamin Teague VP of Strategic Development, Biltmore Farms |  Jeff Turner Executive Vice President and COO at Murphy Family Ventures |
 | Robert Alexander "Bob" Ingram Bob enthusiastically devoted most of his life to championing the research-intensive pharmaceutical industry’s efforts to discover and develop new medicines. The goal of helping people feel better, do more, and live longer was his mantra. Bob lived his creed of prioritizing his life around family, faith, and friends. Bob had a special way of inspiring others to do and be their best. The Board and staff of NCInnovation are grateful for Bob’s service as a founding Board Member, advocate, mentor, and friend. |