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Agomab Appoints Industry Veteran David Epstein as Chairman of its Board of Directors

Key Takeaway: Agomab Therapeutics has appointed David Epstein as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Epstein, a seasoned industry leader, previously served as CEO of Seagen, where he oversaw substantial growth and a major acquisition by Pfizer. With over 30 years of experience in drug development and commercialization, he is recognized as a significant figure in biopharma.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • David Epstein brings extensive experience to Agomab.
  • His leadership at Seagen led to significant growth and a major acquisition.
  • Epstein has a strong track record in drug development and commercialization.

Full Press Release Details

Antwerp, Belgium, July 9, 2024 Agomab Therapeutics NV (‘Agomab’) today announced that it has appointed David Epstein as non-executive board member and Chairman of its Board of Directors. David is an industry veteran and most recently served as Seagen’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors. Under his leadership, Seagen significantly grew its portfolio of innovative cancer medicines and was acquired for more than $43 billion by Pfizer in December 2023. Prior to Seagen, he served as Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ Chief Executive Officer. David has more than 30 years of drug development, deal-making, commercialization and leadership experience on a global scale. Over the course of his career, he has led the development and commercialization of over 30 new molecular entities, including Glivec, Tasigna, Gilenya, Cosentyx, Entresto and Padcev. He was named by FierceBiotech as one of the “25 most influential people in biopharma”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new Chairman of Agomab?

David Epstein has been appointed as the new Chairman of Agomab.

What is David Epstein's previous role?

He was the Chief Executive Officer of Seagen before joining Agomab.

What notable achievement did Epstein have at Seagen?

Under his leadership, Seagen was acquired by Pfizer for over $43 billion.

How many years of experience does Epstein have?

David Epstein has more than 30 years of experience in the biopharma industry.

Last updated: Jul 9, 2024