Novocure Appoints Bill Burke as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Novocure has appointed William (Bill) Burke as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 1, 2021. Burke, who joined Novocure in 2014, previously served as Senior VP of Global Human Resources and is credited with supporting the company’s expansion from fewer than 500 employees to over 1,100 in five years. This leadership change is viewed as a strategic move to enhance employee engagement as Novocure anticipates significant growth. The company specializes in innovative cancer therapies, including Tumor Treating Fields, to improve survival rates in aggressive cancers.

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• Burke's promotion is expected to enhance strategic HR leadership during anticipated growth.
• Novocure's workforce has expanded significantly, indicating strong business development.

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ST. HELIER, Jersey--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced that William (Bill) Burke has been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 1, 2021. This appointment reflects the importance of Novocure’s team members to our anticipated growth.

Mr. Burke joined Novocure in 2014 and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources. He has had extensive experience as a human resources leader for companies such as Arrow Electronics, ThermoFisher Scientific, Novartis Consumer Health, Cadbury Schweppes and PepsiCo. Mr. Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Industrial Relations from the University of Bridgeport, and he has attended management development programs at INSEAD and London Business School.

In just the past five years, Novocure’s team has more than doubled — from fewer than 500 employees in 2016 to more than 1,100 today. Mr. Burke has been a critical strategic partner during our expansion.

“This promotion reflects Bill’s strong leadership over the past several years as we expanded our workforce,” said William Doyle, Novocure’s Executive Chairman, and Asaf Danziger, Novocure’s CEO. “Novocure’s talented, driven team members are critical to achieving our patient-forward mission, and we are well-positioned to maximize employee engagement as we anticipate a period of significant growth.”

About Novocure

Novocure is a global oncology company working to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer through the development and commercialization of its innovative therapy, Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields). TTFields are electric fields that disrupt cancer cell division. Novocure’s commercialized products are approved for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma and malignant pleural mesothelioma. Novocure has ongoing or completed clinical trials investigating Tumor Treating Fields in brain metastases, gastric cancer, glioblastoma, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and ovarian cancer.

Headquartered in Jersey, Novocure has U.S. operations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Malvern, Pennsylvania and New York City. Additionally, the company has offices in Germany, Switzerland, Japan and Israel. For additional information about us, visit novocure.com and follow @Novocure on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Human Resources Officer at Novocure?

William (Bill) Burke has been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer at Novocure, effective September 1, 2021.

What has been William Burke's role before becoming Chief Human Resources Officer?

Before his promotion, William Burke served as Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Novocure.

What does Novocure do?

Novocure is an oncology company focused on extending survival in patients with aggressive cancers through its Tumor Treating Fields technology.

How many employees does Novocure have now?

Novocure's workforce has grown from fewer than 500 in 2016 to over 1,100 currently.

What is Tumor Treating Fields?

Tumor Treating Fields are electric fields developed by Novocure that disrupt cancer cell division, used in treating glioblastoma and malignant pleural mesothelioma.