# Gilly Regev

> Gilly Regev is a Vancouver-based scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded SaNOtize with Chris Miller in 2017 and served as its founding CEO before moving into strategy and innovation in 2023. She is now listed as CEO of BridgeWell, formerly Tickit Health, and as a CDL-Vancouver associate. Her background includes a Hebrew University doctorate, research leadership at Nitric Solutions and Bovicor, and work as a professional sommelier.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at BridgeWell (formerly Tickit Health)
- **Organizations:** BridgeWell (formerly Tickit Health), SaNOtize Research and Development Corp., Creative Destruction Lab, Bovicor, Nitric Solutions, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of British Columbia
- **Education:** BA in Food Sciences; MA and PhD in Biochemistry (as described by CFHU), Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Postdoctoral research (left after a few months), University of British Columbia, Institute of Corporate Directors
- **Known for:** Raised more than $45 million at SaNOtize, according to Creative Destruction Lab and her Tickit biography., 2022 YWCA Women of Distinction recipient, Entrepreneurship & Innovation., Named among the 2022 Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology, according to her public institutional biographies.

## Career timeline

- **1993-2004** — Studied at Hebrew University; completed doctorate in 2004.
- **—** — Began a UBC postdoctoral appointment, then pursued applied research; served as Director of R&D at Nitric Solutions.
- **2012-2017** — Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Bovicor.
- **2017** — Co-founded SaNOtize with Chris Miller and became CEO.
- **2022** — YWCA Women of Distinction recipient in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, according to the awarding organization.
- **2023-09** — Moved from SaNOtize CEO to Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, retaining a board seat.
- **2024-11** — Featured on Startup Sensations discussing her sommelier background and leadership.
- **—** — Currently listed as BridgeWell CEO and a CDL-Vancouver associate.

## Achievements

- Raised more than $45 million at SaNOtize, according to Creative Destruction Lab and her Tickit biography.
- 2022 YWCA Women of Distinction recipient, Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
- Named among the 2022 Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology, according to her public institutional biographies.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Research check: BridgeWell’s official team page lists Regev as CEO; this is an observation date, not an appointment date.
- **2024-11** — Startup Sensations released a founder interview on November 12.
- **2023-09** — SaNOtize announced her transition to strategy and innovation.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilly-regev/

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Last updated: 2026-10-13