Duane J. Roth is chief executive officer and member of the Board of CONNECT. CONNECT is the globally recognized public benefits organization fostering entrepreneurship in the San Diego region by assisting new business formation of technology and life sciences companies.

Prior to joining CONNECT, Mr. Roth founded Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp., where he currently serves as chairman of the Board.

Mr. Roth was appointed to the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee for the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and was elected Vice Chairman in 2009. He also serves as a member on the Governor’s Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth.

Mr. Roth serves on a number of business, civic and community advisory committees and boards.

Mr. Roth earned a B.S. from Iowa Wesleyan College, where he served as a trustee.