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Tim Flanagan

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CEO at Applied Photophysics
📍 United Kingdom

Tim Flanagan is a seasoned commercial leader and CEO with over 25 years of experience in the life sciences tools market. He holds a Ph.D. from London South Bank University and is known for leading SMEs through strategic turnarounds and growth. People who have worked with him describe him as outstanding and honest.

Following its acquisition by Nicoya Lifesciences in mid-2025, Tim is guiding Applied Photophysics through its next phase in a transitional role.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
CEO
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Life Sciences Tools
His entire career has been dedicated to this market, holding senior leadership roles at companies like GE Healthcare, Bioquell, and Applied Photophysics.
Biophysical Characterization
As CEO of Applied Photophysics, he led a company specializing in instrumentation for analyzing biomolecules, a core focus of his recent work.
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Career

Work history

1-2020 - 8-2025
CEO
Applied Photophysics
2-2017 - 12-2017
General Manager
MyBio Ltd
1-2016 - 1-2020
Managing Director
Flanagan LS Ltd
3-2012 - 12-2015
Head of Life Sciences
BIOQUELL, plc
3-2010 - 2-2012
Commercial Leader EMEA
GE Healthcare
In the press

Media appearances

Applied Photophysics board appoints Tim Flanagan as CEO. Featured in Life Science Newswire
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Applied Photophysics and Malvern Panalytical announce distribution agreement for Protein Stable’s SUPR-DSF. Featured in Protein Stable
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Education
1988 - 1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
London South Bank University
1984 - 1987
Bachelor’s Degree
The University of Manchester
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