Enlivex Appoints Andrew Singer to its Board of Directors
Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ENLV) announced the appointment of Andrew Singer to its Board of Directors on April 17, 2023. With over 25 years in biotechnology and corporate finance, Singer previously served as EVP and CFO of Epizyme and held senior roles at major investment banks. He has led transactions exceeding $13 billion in the biopharmaceutical sector. Singer expressed enthusiasm about joining Enlivex at a critical time for the company, emphasizing the potential of its macrophage reprogramming therapy, Allocetra, which aims to address unmet medical needs in various serious conditions. Executive Chairman Shai Novik highlighted Singer's extensive experience as a perfect fit for Enlivex's strategic vision.
- Andrew Singer brings extensive experience in biotechnology and corporate finance to the Board.
- Singer's leadership in $13 billion transactions can bolster Enlivex's financial strategy.
- The appointment is expected to enhance the company's clinical development efforts for Allocetra.
- Concerns about continuity and experience gaps due to management change.
- Mr. Singer brings over 25 years of experience in biotechnology, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and business strategy
- Former EVP and CFO of Epizyme and Senior Biotech Investment Banker at Credit Suisse, Wells Fargo Securities and RBC Capital Markets
- Led financing, partnering and M&A biopharmaceutical transactions in excess of
$13 billion
Nes-Ziona, Israel, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ENLV, the “Company”), a clinical-stage macrophage reprogramming immunotherapy company, today announced the appointment of Andrew Singer to its Board of Directors. Mr. Singer brings more than 25 years of experience in biotechnology, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and business strategy from his extensive investment banking and executive management career.
“It is an honor to join the Enlivex Board at this important juncture in the Company’s evolution,” said Mr. Singer. “Enlivex has developed a novel and exciting approach to reprogramming macrophages, with potential application across a range of autoimmune, inflammatory and oncology indications. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Board members and the Company’s management team as we work to advance Allocetra’s clinical development. With a broad technology platform underpinned by strong science and multiple clinical programs, I believe that Enlivex is well positioned for sustained success.”
Shai Novik, Executive Chairman of the Board of Enlivex, stated, “As a senior investment banker in the United States for several decades, Andrew has helped many successful biotech companies craft and execute their corporate and financial strategy. Additionally, Andrew has hands-on experience as a public biotech company executive, leading finance and business development, having executed and managed public financings as well as partnerships with some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We believe that Andrew’s extensive experience makes him an ideal fit for Enlivex’s Board. We look forward to benefiting from his expert insights as we execute on our clinical and corporate strategy. It is my pleasure to welcome him to the Company as a board member.”
The Enlivex Board determined that Mr. Singer is an “independent director” within the meaning of NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2).
ABOUT ALLOCETRA™
Allocetra™ is being developed as a universal, off-the-shelf cell therapy designed to reprogram macrophages into their homeostatic state. Diseases such as solid cancers, sepsis, and many others reprogram macrophages out of their homeostatic state. These non-homeostatic macrophages contribute significantly to the severity of the respective diseases. By restoring macrophage homeostasis, Allocetra™ has the potential to provide a novel immunotherapeutic mechanism of action for life-threatening clinical indications that are defined as ”unmet medical needs”, as a stand-alone therapy or in combination with leading therapeutic agents.
ABOUT ENLIVEX
Enlivex is a clinical stage macrophage reprogramming immunotherapy company developing Allocetra™, a universal, off-the-shelf cell therapy designed to reprogram macrophages into their homeostatic state. Resetting non-homeostatic macrophages into their homeostatic state is critical for immune system rebalancing and resolution of life-threatening conditions. For more information, visit https://enlivex.com/.
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ENLIVEX CONTACT
Shachar Shlosberger, CFO
Enlivex Therapeutics, Ltd.
shachar@enlivexpharm.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Eric Ribner
LifeSci Advisors
eric@lifesciadvisors.com
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