To fix the world through innovation 

Tim founded CIC in 1999, growing it from a single Cambridge location to a global company. He chairs MassRobotics and Venture Café Global Institute and co-founded LabCentral and the Kendall Square Association. His past roles include lecturer at MIT, manager at BCG, and venture partner at New Atlantic Ventures. Honored as a Boston Globe Tech Power Player, he has received multiple awards, including the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Award (2024). Fluent in Spanish and Japanese, he holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a BA from Amherst College.

As Vice Chair, Brian provides strategic leadership, shaping CIC’s long-term vision and partnerships. He served as President (2010-2024), leading asset management and expansion. A seasoned real estate executive, he has developed and managed office, hospitality, and residential projects. He co-chairs The Boston College Real Estate Council and is a member of A Better City. Brian also played key roles in the Kendall Square Association, Boston Harbor Now, and Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries.

As President, Denyse drives CIC’s growth and operations, working closely with leadership. She joined as Chief People Officer (2022), building a top-tier HR function before becoming COO (2024), where she streamlined business processes. A versatile executive, she has led across audit, finance, HR, marketing, and customer service in startups and global enterprises. A Kendall Square Association board member, she is a KPMG Executive Leadership alum and a recipient of the DiversityFIRST Award from the National Diversity Council.

Victor leads CIC’s Innovation Ecosystem Services and became its first Chief Innovation Officer in 2024. With 20+ years in innovation and technology, he advised governments and organizations, shaping startup ecosystems worldwide. At the World Bank, he led startup and smart city policy programs, driving global innovation. He advises Japan’s Cabinet Office on startup policies and is a Startup Fellow for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. A research scientist at Chiba Institute of Technology, he has authored leading research on innovation and competitiveness.

Tak led the launch of CIC Tokyo. He is a partner with A.T. Kearney in Japan, where he led the firm in various roles including a Director of the Board, Japan MD and Japan Chairman. He sits on Japanese government committees on topics including innovation and intellectual property strategy, creative industry development, inbound tourism, and taxation. He is Adjunct Professor on leadership at Hitotsubashi ICS, Hitotsubashi University Business School.

Huib ter Braak is Head of Europe in CIC’s growth team based in Rotterdam. Previously he was Arval Director Europe and Mediterranean Area, BNB Paribas Group. He co-founded a leasing company and managed 18 Arval countries, and was one of the 4 finalists of the 2017 International Fleet Hall of Fame.

Michelle Ottey, PhD, HCLD is a proud Philadelphia native.  She earned her PhD in Genetics from Thomas Jefferson University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. 

She joined Fairfax Cryobank in June 2006, eventually becoming the Director of Operations and Lab Director. Michelle dedicated fifteen years to building a strong, effective, and efficient team with Fairfax Cryobank while serving on the Medical Advisory Board and as the Spokesperson for the company. 

Michelle joined CIC Labs + Innovation Campus in Philadelphia in January 2022 as the Managing Director and is now the Vice President, Labs and Centers. 

Tony Piscitello is the Vice President, Global Controller at CIC and is responsible for leading the global finance team and overseeing the treasury, accounting and financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, tax and compliance functions. Prior to joining CIC in 2014, he worked as the Director of Finance and Controller at several companies in the food, construction and hospitality industries as well as a Senior Audit Manager at KPMG. Tony is a CPA who received his B.S. in Accountancy from Bentley University.

Stas Gayshan is General Counsel and Managing Director at CIC, and the co-founder of CIC Boston. Stas works with governments, universities, large corporations, real estate developers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, funders, and other stakeholders to solve difficult problems, build powerful, interwoven innovation ecosystems, and help cities craft lasting, impactful outcomes. A globally sought-after thought leader on innovation and entrepreneurship, Stas often speaks at conferences and judges startup competitions around the world. Stas received his B.A. and J.D from Boston College, and was honored as one of the most innovative people in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe.

Quinn Harvey is the Director of Construction Project Management at CIC. After receiving her BA in Architecture from Lehigh University, Quinn worked for multiple architects on residential and commercial projects in CT and NYC. Upon relocating to Boston, Quinn began her career at CIC on an Operations team prior to helping form CIC’s Design team. She later moved into the world of Construction Project Management and now leads the team through oversight and coordination of the buildout of CIC’s numerous projects that are under development.