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Arcturus Therapeutics has appointed Andrew Sassine as Interim chief financial officer, effective August 24, 2018. Mr. Sassine has served on Arcturus’ Board of Directors since May 2018 and will continue to serve on Arcturus’ Board of Directors. The Company has initiated a search for a permanent chief financial officer.
“In a short period of time since joining our Board in May, Andy has made significant contributions toward the financial stewardship of Arcturus – I am very pleased to have him join our leadership team in this interim, but important role,” said Joseph Payne, president & chief executive officer of Arcturus Therapeutics. “Andy’s extensive experience providing guidance and strategic counsel to life sciences management teams and boards, coupled with his successful track record as a highly regarded fund manager and analyst, will serve us well as we seek to efficiently advance our portfolio of RNA therapeutics, while prudently managing our financial resources. I look forward to working with Andy as we continue the search for the ideal permanent CFO.”
“I am delighted to work with Joseph Payne and the Arcturus team during this critical transitional period,” said Mr. Sassine. “I strongly believe in Arcturus’ lipid-mediated drug delivery technology potential, and am eager to help set the Company on a course to achieve long-term success, to the benefit of patients and shareholders alike.”
In addition to serving on the Arcturus board, Mr. Sassine serves on the boards of iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD), a provider of advanced image analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapy for the early detection and treatment of cancer, and Gemphire Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharma company focused on therapies for the treatment of dyslipidemia. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of privately-held ComHear Inc., a digital audio software and device company.
“In a short period of time since joining our Board in May, Andy has made significant contributions toward the financial stewardship of Arcturus – I am very pleased to have him join our leadership team in this interim, but important role,” said Joseph Payne, president & chief executive officer of Arcturus Therapeutics. “Andy’s extensive experience providing guidance and strategic counsel to life sciences management teams and boards, coupled with his successful track record as a highly regarded fund manager and analyst, will serve us well as we seek to efficiently advance our portfolio of RNA therapeutics, while prudently managing our financial resources. I look forward to working with Andy as we continue the search for the ideal permanent CFO.”
“I am delighted to work with Joseph Payne and the Arcturus team during this critical transitional period,” said Mr. Sassine. “I strongly believe in Arcturus’ lipid-mediated drug delivery technology potential, and am eager to help set the Company on a course to achieve long-term success, to the benefit of patients and shareholders alike.”
