Steve Purtell

Chief Financial Officer

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As Chief Financial Officer of ELIQUENT Life Sciences (CFO), Steve Purtell oversees the financial, legal, and information technology functions of the firm. He manages financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure financial health and support business growth. He collaborates with the executive team to drive strategic decisions, optimize financial performance, and ensure robust legal and IT frameworks.

Corporate Finance
Business Transformation
Operational Efficiencies

Bronze Star Medal

A seasoned finance executive with more than 30 years’ experience, Steve has held key roles at multiple public companies across diverse industries. Steve joined ELIQUENT Life Sciences following more than 10 years at Six Flags, where he served in several finance-related roles, including Interim CFO. As a key advisor to the chief executive officer, Steve was responsible for managing external financial relationships, strategic communications, and mergers and acquisitions for the $1.5 billion entertainment company.

Steve also held leadership roles at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, where he served as Vice President of Global Commercial Excellence, Vice President of Finance, and Treasurer. Prior to joining Siemens, Steve served in financial roles at Dade Behring, IMC Global, and GATX. Before his corporate career, Steve served as a Combat Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army in the Persian Gulf War.