People

Daniel R. Omstead

Daniel R. Omstead led Tekla Capital Management and its four healthcare funds. The manager’s 2017 presentation identifies him as president and CEO with Columbia University training. The 2023 filings identify him as the investment decision maker and document transition to abrdn Inc. His announced successor Jason Akus took over the lead portfolio manager role in June2024, with Omstead’s advisory transition envisaged through September2024; this is not a claim of current 2026 Tekla employment.

Roles

Tekla Capital Management

Founder, President and CEO — historical

2023-10-27