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Arbutus Announces CEO, William Collier, to Retire December 31, 2023

PUBLIC · ABUSNov 07, 2023

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Arbutus

Michael McElhaugh
mmcelhaugh@arbutusbio.com
WarminsterBiotechnologyHealthcareHealth CareTherapeuticsPharmaceuticalBiopharma

Description

Arbutus Biopharma Corporation , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its extensive virology expertise to develop a cure for people with chronic hepatitis B virus infection, today announced that William Collier will retire from his position as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors, at the end of 2023. Michael J. McElhaugh, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Arbutus, will serve as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024

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Arbutus Announces CEO, William Collier, to Retire December 31, 2023 (November 7, 2023). Arbutus is based in Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States.

What did Arbutus announce on November 7, 2023?
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its extensive virology expertise to develop a cure for people with chronic hepatitis B virus infection, today announced that William Collier will retire from his position as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors, at the end of 2023.
What does Arbutus do?
Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which...
Where is Arbutus based?
Arbutus is based in Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (November 10, 2023), vTv Therapeutics Inc. (November 2, 2023), Chimerix (November 16, 2023) and Dimerix Limited (October 23, 2023) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Arbutus.

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Company Information

Company

Arbutus

Location

701 Veterans Circle

Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its extensive virology expertise to identify and develop novel therapeutics with distinct mechanisms of action, which can be combined to provide a functional cure for patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (cHBV). We believe the key to success in developing a functional cure involves suppressing HBV DNA, reducing surface antigen, and boosting HBV-specific immune responses. Our pipeline of internally developed, proprietary compounds includes an RNAi therapeutic, imdusiran (AB-729) and an oral PD-L1 inhibitor, AB-101. Imdusiran has generated meaningful clinical data demonstrating an impact on both surface antigen reduction and reawakening of the HBV-specific immune response. Imdusiran is currently in two Phase 2a combination clinical trials. AB-101 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1a/1b clinical trial. Additionally, we have identified compounds in our internal PD-L1 portfolio that could also be used in oncology indications. For more information, visit www.arbutusbio.com.

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