Helén Tuvesson new CEO of Active Biotech AB from July 1, 2017
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PRESS RELEASE
Lund - Active Biotech AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: ACTI) today announces that the Board
has appointed the company's current CSO Helén Tuvesson as new CEO of Active
Biotech AB. Helén Tuvesson will take up the position on July 1, 2017, replacing
Tomas Leanderson, who has been the company's CEO since 2008.
Helén Tuvesson has a broad experience in drug development after more than 20
years in the pharmaceutical industry. Helén has held various senior positions in
Active Biotech and since 2011 she has been responsible for the company's
research and development.
"I am proud and glad that in Helén Tuvesson we have an internal candidate who
can take responsibility as CEO, ensuring continuity and a controlled handover.
Helén has been instrumental in the structural changes made in the company during
2016/2017 and has a solid industry experience. I am convinced that she has the
qualities required to shape the company's future strategy and maximize its
opportunities," says Mats Arnhög, Chairman of the Board.
"I would also like to thank Tomas Leanderson for his significant contribution to
the company's business for a long period. Tomas Leanderson will be at the
company's disposal during a transitional period," said Mats Arnhög.
"I am very happy and at the same time humbled for the confidence to lead Active
Biotech further. I am well acquainted with the company's projects and its
potential and look forward to developing the portfolio further and creating
value for the company," says Helén Tuvesson.
Lund June 19, 2017
Active Biotech AB (publ)
For further information, please contact:
Mats Arnhög
Chairman of the Board
Tel +46 8 54503770
Mobil: +46 705 915096
Active Biotech AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: ACTI) is a biotechnology company
with focus on neurodegenerative/ inflammatory diseases and cancer. Laquinimod,
an orally administered small molecule with unique immunomodulatory properties,
is in Phase 2 development for the treatment of primary progressive multiple
sclerosis and Huntington's disease. Anyara, cancer immunotherapy, previously in
clinical Phase 1-2/3 development in patients with pancreatic-, lung- or renal
cancer. Furthermore, commercial activities are conducted for the tasquinimod,
paquinimod and SILC projects. Please visit www.activebiotech.com for more
information.
Active Biotech AB
(Corp. Reg. No. 556223-9227)
Box 724, SE-220 07 Lund, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0)46 19 20 00
This information is information that Active Biotech AB is obliged to make public
pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This information was submitted for
publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 15.30
a.m. CET on June 19, 2017.
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