Chito Hernandez

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About Chito Hernandez

Chito Hernandez is the founder of Stillwave Collaborative, an executive coaching company that embodies the philosophy of finding stillness amidst chaos. Building on a successful career as a life science executive, and now as Professor of Practice at UCSD, Chito leverages his expertise to guide the next generation of leaders. He empowers them to pause, reflect, and navigate complexities with clarity and purpose. Through tailored coaching, Chito fosters resilience and adaptability, helping leaders align their actions with their core values. Chito has led multiple organizations throughout his career. He most recently served as Group Vice President of Data Science at BioMarin, a world leading biotechnology company focused on rare diseases. In addition, Chito is the Founder of FocusQ, an executive consulting firm that he established in the San Francisco Bay Area. Chito held Vice President positions at Elan Pharmaceuticals and Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy R&D. He has also made noteworthy contributions to the development of several drugs, eight of which have received regulatory approvals, with seven of them being the first in their class. Additionally, he serves on boards dedicated to help organizations scale and sustain their impact.