Agomab Bolsters Executive Team with Appointment of Pierre Kemula as Chief Financial Officer

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Agomab Therapeutics NV has appointed Pierre Kemula as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Mr. Kemula joins from CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq: CVAC), where he led significant financial achievements, including a successful Nasdaq listing and raising over $1.6 billion in equity. He will replace Tolga Hassan, who recently departed to explore new opportunities. During the transition, Paul van der Horst has been serving as interim CFO. Agomab CEO Tim Knotnerus expressed confidence in Kemula’s expertise to drive the company’s growth. Kemula brings over 15 years of experience in biotech financial leadership, with previous roles at Pixium Vision, Ipsen, and major consulting firms.

Positive

• Appointment of Pierre Kemula, an experienced biotech financial leader, as CFO.
• Kemula's track record includes raising over $1.6 billion in equity for CureVac.
• Kemula's financial leadership contributed to CureVac's successful Nasdaq listing.

Negative

• Departure of former CFO Tolga Hassan, potentially impacting continuity.

ANTWERP, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Agomab Therapeutics NV (‘Agomab’) today announced that Pierre Kemula will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective November 1, 2024, bringing more than 15 years of experience in global biotech financial leadership. Mr. Kemula joins Agomab from CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq: CVAC), where he currently serves as CFO. In this role, Mr. Kemula has led CureVac’s financial and capital markets activities since 2016, characterized by a successful listing on Nasdaq and two subsequent follow-on offerings. Under his leadership, CureVac raised over $1.6 billion in equity.

Mr. Kemula will succeed Tolga Hassan, who has recently left the company to explore new opportunities closer to home. Following Mr. Hassan’s departure, Paul van der Horst, Agomab’s Chief Business Officer, has been acting as Chief Financial Officer.

“We believe Pierre’s extensive knowledge and experience in the biotech industry will be highly valuable in driving Agomab through its next phase of growth. We are looking forward to welcoming Pierre to our executive team,” said Tim Knotnerus, Chief Executive Officer of Agomab. “At the same time, I would like to extend the thanks of the entire management team to Tolga Hassan for his many contributions to the company’s success over the last years.”

“Joining Agomab at this important stage in the company's growth is an incredible opportunity,” said Pierre Kemula. “I am eager to apply my experience in the global biotech industry and collaborate with Agomab’s talented team to advance the company’s novel pipeline of medicines, which have the potential to make a real difference in patient care.”

Mr. Kemula is a seasoned industry executive with more than 15 years’ experience in financial leadership and management. Before joining CureVac, Mr. Kemula served as CFO of Pixium Vision, where he was instrumental in the company's listing on the Euronext in Paris. His previous roles include Vice President of Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Financial Markets at Ipsen. Before that, Mr. Kemula worked with major strategy consulting firms, including Roland Berger, Bossard Consultants and Gemini Consulting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Sciences from the London School of Economics (LSE) in the United Kingdom.

About Agomab

Agomab is focused on achieving disease modification by modulating fibrosis and regeneration in chronic indications such as Fibrostenosing Crohn’s Disease and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. We do this by targeting biologically validated pathways - including Transforming Growth Factor β and Hepatocyte Growth Factor - and by applying specialized capabilities in organ-restricted small molecules and high affinity antibodies. With a differentiated clinical pipeline across several fibrotic disorders, end-to-end research and development capabilities, a proven BD track-record and a strong investor base, Agomab is building a leading biopharma company.

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as the new CFO of Agomab?

Pierre Kemula has been appointed as the new CFO of Agomab, effective November 1, 2024.

What is Pierre Kemula's background?

Pierre Kemula has over 15 years of experience in biotech financial leadership, previously serving as CFO at CureVac and Pixium Vision.

What were Pierre Kemula's achievements at CureVac (CVAC)?

At CureVac, Pierre Kemula led the successful Nasdaq listing and raised over $1.6 billion in equity.

When will Pierre Kemula start his role as CFO at Agomab?

Pierre Kemula will start his role as CFO at Agomab on November 1, 2024.

Who did Pierre Kemula replace as CFO at Agomab?

Pierre Kemula replaced Tolga Hassan as CFO at Agomab.