Fitzsimons Innovation Community welcomes Kelly Brough as the new CEO of Colorado’s premier hub for life sciences innovation. As the Community continues its dynamic growth, Kelly’s leadership will drive Fitzsimons’ mission to support pioneering health innovators transforming the future of health and care.

A highly respected and experienced business leader, Kelly’s expertise in public and private sectors, workforce development, and healthcare positions her to lead the thriving Community. She served as president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, chief of staff to then-Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, and chief strategy officer at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

As the campus expands, Kelly will continue to advance efforts to evolve Fitzsimons into a fully integrated, live-work-play-learn environment emphasizing personal health and wellbeing for every individual on campus, with access to the resources needed for groundbreaking life sciences research and transformative healthcare.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Fitzsimons Innovation Community at an exciting time for both the Community and Colorado’s life sciences sector. With its position as a premier hub for health innovation, Fitzsimons is driving breakthroughs that are transforming and improving lives. I look forward to building on the momentum and leading the Community into its next chapter of impact and success.”

– Kelly Brough, Incoming CEO, Fitzsimons Innovation Community