Turn Therapeutics Appoints Arthur Golden to Board of Directors

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Turn Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TTRX) appointed Arthur Golden to its Board of Directors effective Oct 14, 2025. Mr. Golden brings corporate governance and legal expertise, including 24 years as a director at Emerson Electric and more than 40 years as a partner and now Senior Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell. The company said his experience in M&A, shareholder relations, compliance, and cross-border governance will support oversight as Turn advances its late-stage dermatology, wound, and anti-infective programs.

The CEO framed the hire as strengthening governance, strategic execution, and capital-market navigation during a critical growth inflection for the company.

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• Appointed to Turn board on Oct 14, 2025
• Director experience: 24 years at Emerson Electric
• Legal career: 40+ years at Davis Polk & Wardwell
• Expertise in M&A, governance, and shareholder relations

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Veteran corporate advisor to strengthen governance, oversight, and strategic execution as the Company advances late-stage programs

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turn Therapeutics (“Turn” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation dermatology, wound, and anti-infective therapies, announces the appointment of Arthur Golden, a senior corporate board advisor with extensive experience in M&A transactions, shareholder relations, compliance, and governance, to its Board of Directors. He has decades of experience as a corporate director, most recently as a Director of Emerson Electric where he served for 24 years and chaired the Corporate Governance and Finance Committees and was a member of the Executive Committee.

Mr. Golden brings decades of experience advising complex multinational organizations across regulatory, operational, and corporate development functions. He is currently Senior Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where he spent more than 40 years as a partner, guiding Fortune 500 companies and emerging enterprises through transformative transactions, governance evolution, litigation and risk management. His expertise and experience spans life sciences, healthcare, consumer, industrial, and technology sectors, with a particular focus on M&A transactions, regulatory affairs, cross-border governance, and shareholder engagement.

Turn Therapeutics CEO Bradley Burnam commented, “Arthur’s appointment adds a strong layer of governance, legal, and strategic experience to our Board as we advance Turn’s late-stage programs and expand our commercial reach. His decades of work with global companies navigating growth, compliance, and capital market dynamics will be invaluable as we continue to build a platform that combines medical innovation with disciplined execution. Arthur’s counsel will help ensure that we remain positioned for long-term growth and value creation.”

Mr. Golden added, “Turn Therapeutics is operating at a critical inflection point where sound governance, capital discipline, and regulatory focus will determine the pace and durability of its growth. The Company’s commitment to advancing clinically meaningful innovation within a responsible, well-structured framework reflects the kind of rigor that sustains value over time. I look forward to contributing to that effort as part of the Board.”

About Arthur Golden
Arthur Golden is an attorney and corporate advisor with more than 40 years of experience in corporate law, litigation, governance, and strategic advisory work. He is currently Senior Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms, where he was a Partner for more than 40 years and Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Governance practices and served on its Management Committee. Throughout his career, Mr. Golden has advised boards, management teams, and investors across sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer, industrial and technology. He has served as a Director of several NYSE companies for more than 30 years.

Mr. Golden has been recognized in numerous legal rankings for excellence in corporate and governance advisory. He earned his JD from the New York University School of Law and holds a BS in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he is currently Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees.

About Turn Therapeutics
Turn Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing products for dermatology, wound care, and infectious disease. The company has received three FDA clearances for its proprietary wound and dermatology formulations and is advancing late-stage clinical programs in eczema and onychomycosis. In addition, Turn is pursuing global health initiatives in thermostable vaccine delivery designed to serve underserved areas worldwide, reflecting its commitment to public health innovation.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “suggest,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Turn’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including risks related to the timing and effectiveness of the Company’s registration statement, the success of development programs, and the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plan. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Turn Therapeutics in general, see the risk disclosures in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Turn undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Media Contact:
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Investor Relations:
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FAQ

Who was appointed to the Turn Therapeutics board on Oct 14, 2025 (TTRX)?

Arthur Golden was appointed to the Turn Therapeutics board effective Oct 14, 2025.

What experience does Arthur Golden bring to Turn Therapeutics (TTRX)?

He brings 24 years as an Emerson Electric director and over 40 years as a partner and now Senior Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, with M&A and governance expertise.

How will Arthur Golden’s appointment affect Turn Therapeutics’ governance and strategy (TTRX)?

The company says his appointment strengthens governance, compliance, and strategic execution as it advances late-stage clinical programs.

Does Arthur Golden have specific sector experience relevant to Turn Therapeutics (TTRX)?

Yes; his background covers life sciences, healthcare, consumer, industrial, and technology sectors, including regulatory and cross-border governance.

Will Arthur Golden’s appointment change Turn Therapeutics’ clinical timelines or programs (TTRX)?

The announcement positions his role as governance and strategic oversight support; it does not state any direct change to clinical timelines.

Where can investors find more information about Turn Therapeutics’ board appointment (TTRX)?

Investors can review the company’s investor relations releases and SEC filings for official details and any subsequent disclosures related to the appointment.