Our Story
Africa's over-reliance on imported medicines, 90% of medicines and 99% of vaccines, leaves 1.3 billion lives vulnerable. When COVID-19 exposed this fragility, we saw an opportunity for transformation. With 70% of our people unable to afford life-saving medications, waiting wasn't an option.
Baobab Biopharma emerged as a bold response to this crisis. Today, in a continent where over 120,000 children die yearly from counterfeit drugs, we're revolutionizing pharmaceutical manufacturing. Founded by passionate healthcare innovators, we're not just producing medicines, we're unleashing Africa's potential to protect its own people.
By creating trusted, affordable, locally-made medicines, we're turning Africa's pharmaceutical independence from a dream into reality. Because every African deserves access to life-saving medicines they can trust.
Meet The Team
Miles Devaney
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Veteran business leader with 30+ years scaling pharmaceutical ventures. Provides strategic direction and drives Baobab’s long-term growth and impact.
Yves Sere, Ph.D.
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Biotechnologist with 20 years of experience in R&D and biomanufacturing. Leads Baobab’s scientific vision and ensures the integrity of every product we bring to market.
Anuradha Vaidya, Ph.D.
Head of Product Innovation & Formulation
Formulation and OSD expert with 20+ years in product development. Spearheads Baobab’s innovation pipeline and manufacturing readiness.
Carol Cheney
Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Microbiologist with 15+ years of experience in sterility assurance and regulatory compliance. Leads Baobab’s quality systems and regulatory strategy.
Tanyifor Tohnya, PharmD
Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Distribution
U.S.-licensed pharmacist with Africa-based operations experience. Builds Baobab’s resilient, efficient, and equitable supply chain across the continent.
Our Partners
Baobab Biopharma is building strategic alliances to transform African healthcare. With the Government of Burkina Faso committed and providing land for our manufacturing facility, we're gaining momentum.We seek visionary partners, including governments, NGOs, funders, and industry leaders, ready to reshape health sovereignty and deliver quality medicines across Africa. Together, we're building Africa's pharmaceutical future.