Michael Vaia is the Senior Vice President of Technology at Lokahi Therapeutics, Inc., where he leads the company’s technology strategy and oversees all critical IT functions, including operations, cybersecurity, digital transformation, infrastructure, compliance, and long-term technology roadmapping.

With more than 30 years of IT leadership experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, Mr. Vaia brings deep expertise in architecting scalable, compliant, and secure technology environments for organizations at all stages of growth. At Lokahi, he has been instrumental in building the company’s technology foundation from the ground up and establishing core systems that support Accounting, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, and Human Resources functions.

Throughout his career, Mr. Vaia has led numerous enterprise-wide initiatives including global system overhauls, cybersecurity modernization programs, digital transformation efforts, and regulatory-driven technology implementations. His leadership spans multiple major pharmaceutical companies, including Abbott, AbbVie, Baxter, Hospira, Shire, and Mezzion Pharmaceuticals.

Beyond his professional work, Michael and his wife have been active contributors to several nonprofit organizations, including serving in various capacities with pic-K (Parents of Infants and Children with Kernicterus) and CureKI. He is a father of three and enjoys family time, golf, and motorcycles outside of work.