Xavier Avat Joins Moffitt Cancer Center as New Chief Business Officer
TAMPA, Fla. – Xavier Avat has joined Moffitt Cancer Center as the new chief business officer. He will be responsible for leading the cancer center’s business development strategies and functions.
Avat will lead Moffitt in its strategic entrepreneurship and innovation priorities. Working closely with senior leaders, he will manage the growth and development of the center, focusing on creating sustainable strategies to diversify revenue streams, build business lines, nurture partnerships and ultimately expand Moffitt’s portfolio and ability to impact lives. He will provide strategic oversight and direction to ensure the overall success of the business and projects across the enterprise.
“As we continue to expand Moffitt’s footprint and deliver world class cancer care to even more patients, Xavier’s role will be critically important to the success of the entire enterprise, and our ability to accelerate the delivery of the latest therapies to our patients,” said Patrick Hwu, M.D., president and CEO of Moffitt.
Avat brings nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, operations and business development to the role, most recently serving as chief business officer at Capricor Therapeutics, a biotech company. Prior to that he served in various leadership roles at several life sciences and biotech companies, including Genentech and Gilead Sciences
Avat holds a Master of Business Administration degree from EDHEC Business School, as well as a Master of Science degree in bioengineering from Polytech Lille School of Engineering.
“I am thrilled to be joining Moffitt, a world leader in oncology focused on driving innovation and serving patients during their most vulnerable times,” said Avat. “Moffitt’s incredible foundation in science and track record for driving cancer therapy breakthroughs has impacted many lives. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to extend this legacy, and look forward to amplifying the team’s efforts in the prevention and cure of cancer.”
About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 54 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 8,500 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
