STOCK TITAN

TheracosBio Announces the Appointments of Jim Greenwood to Board of Directors and Jeff McGroarty as Chief Financial Officer

Rhea-AI Impact
(Low)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Very Positive)
Tags
management
Rhea-AI Summary

TheracosBio announced the appointments of former Congressman Jim Greenwood to its Board of Directors and Jeff McGroarty, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer. Both are expected to enhance the company's commercial strategy for Brenzavvy™ (bexagliflozin), an FDA-approved treatment for type 2 diabetes. Greenwood, with a background in life sciences policy, aims to expand treatment options for diabetes patients. McGroarty, former CFO of Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS), brings extensive financial expertise and will develop the commercialization strategy for Brenzavvy. The company aims to improve access to therapeutics for significant societal health issues.

Positive
  • Appointment of experienced leaders Jim Greenwood and Jeff McGroarty may strengthen the company's strategic direction.
  • Brenzavvy™ has received FDA approval, potentially enhancing the company's market offerings.
Negative
  • None.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TheracosBio today announced the appointment of former US Congressman Jim Greenwood to the Board of Directors of its parent company and Jeff McGroarty, MBA, as its Chief Financial Officer. Congressman Greenwood is an established leader in life sciences across business and public policy, and Mr. McGroarty has served as a CFO of public and private life sciences and technology companies. Both newly appointed team members will help shape the commercial strategy for Brenzavvy™ (bexagliflozin), a recently FDA-approved treatment for type 2 diabetes.

“Accomplished leaders, Jim and Jeff will be valuable members of our team at this critical time for TheracosBio,” said Albert R. Collinson, Ph.D., President and CEO of TheracosBio. “Following FDA approval of BRENZAVVY, we are preparing to develop and execute a commercialization strategy in line with the mission of TheracosBio. I am grateful to have Jim and Jeff on our team and look forward to collaborating with them.”

Congressman Greenwood serves as Chair of the DLA Piper Life Sciences Policy and Advocacy Group, in which capacity he advises clients on a variety of legislative, regulatory and policy issues impacting the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He represented the Pennsylvania Eighth Congressional District (mostly now the First Congressional District) from 1993 to 2005 and was a leader on healthcare and the environment. From 2005 to 2020 he served as President and CEO of BIO, a trade association that represents 1,000 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and state biotechnology centers across the US and in more than 30 countries.

Mr. McGroarty most recently served as CFO of Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS), a biotechnology company focused on neurodegenerative disorders, and helped to orchestrate the 2020 IPO of the company. Previously, he spent nearly 13 years in roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in CFO, at Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE: SFE), a capital provider to technology-driven businesses in sectors including healthcare. Mr. McGroarty has also served as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at Exide Technologies and as a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

“It has been well established that the current US healthcare landscape is not sufficiently aligned with patients’ needs, and I am pleased with the business model of TheracosBio to advance drugs like BRENZAVVY,” said Congressman Greenwood. “BRENZAVVY could expand treatment options for millions of patients with type 2 diabetes in the US, and I am proud to join the Board of Directors ahead of TheracosBio’s first commercial launch.”

“I admire the TheracosBio team’s commitment to the development of therapeutics like BRENZAVVY for the treatment of widespread health conditions,” added Mr. McGroarty. “I am thrilled to be joining the company at such a pivotal time and look forward to developing the commercial strategy for BRENZAVVY.”

About TheracosBio

TheracosBio develops novel therapeutics for diseases with significant societal impact. The mission of TheracosBio is to expand access to new medications for patients with common diseases.

Lauren Arnold

MacDougall Advisors

1 (617) 694-5387

larnold@macdougall.bio

Source: TheracosBio

FAQ

Who are the newly appointed members at TheracosBio?

TheracosBio appointed Jim Greenwood to its Board of Directors and Jeff McGroarty as Chief Financial Officer.

What position did Jim Greenwood hold before joining TheracosBio?

Jim Greenwood is a former US Congressman and has served as the President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).

What is the significance of the Brenzavvy™ treatment?

Brenzavvy™ is an FDA-approved treatment for type 2 diabetes that is expected to enhance treatment options for millions of patients.

What expertise does Jeff McGroarty bring to TheracosBio?

Jeff McGroarty has extensive experience as CFO in both public and private life sciences firms and was instrumental in the IPO of Annovis Bio.

What is TheracosBio's mission?

TheracosBio aims to develop novel therapeutics to significantly impact societal health and expand access to new medications.

Annovis Bio, Inc.

NYSE:ANVS

ANVS Rankings

ANVS Latest News

ANVS Stock Data

68.30M
10.98M
20.4%
8.83%
9.51%
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Link
United States of America
MALVERN