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Xilio Therapeutics Appoints Caroline Hensley as Chief Legal Officer

Key Takeaway: Xilio Therapeutics has appointed Caroline Hensley as its new Chief Legal Officer. Hensley brings extensive experience in biotechnology law and compliance, having previously served at Seres Therapeutics and Latham & Watkins. CEO Renée Russo expressed confidence in Hensley's strategic insights and legal expertise, anticipating her contribution to the company's growth. Hensley looks forward to advancing Xilio's immuno-oncology therapies at this pivotal moment for the company.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Appointment of experienced Caroline Hensley enhances leadership team.
  • Hensley's background in legal and compliance supports strategic growth.
  • Her excitement about joining indicates positive future prospects for Xilio.

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Best trade, last catalyst
+66%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
21.2%
average across 4 past catalysts
Cash runway
~22 mo
Low dilution risk
Lead asset
XTX501
Phase 1 · Metastatic NSCLC - Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies for people living with cancer, today announced the appointment of Caroline (Holda) Hensley as chief legal officer.
“Caroline is an accomplished lawyer and biotechnology executive who brings a wealth of experience advising public life science companies across all stages of development and commercialization,” said René Russo, Pharm.D., president and chief executive officer of Xilio. “Her expertise and strategic insights make her a tremendous addition to our executive team, and we are excited to have her onboard.”
Ms. Hensley most recently served as senior vice president, assistant general counsel and chief compliance officer at Seres Therapeutics, Inc., where she oversaw all corporate legal and compliance matters, including capital markets and licensing transactions, clinical development and commercial launch activities, partnership/collaboration management, and FDA and healthcare regulatory compliance matters. Previously, Ms. Hensley was a corporate associate in the Boston office of Latham & Watkins, where she represented public and private companies in biotechnology and other industries across a range of capital markets and strategic transactions throughout their lifecycle. She received her B.A. in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. from the Boston University School of Law.
“I am thrilled to join the Xilio team at this pivotal moment in the company's growth and look forward to helping to advance Xilio’s promising pipeline of novel, tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies,” said Ms. Hensley.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as chief legal officer of Xilio Therapeutics?

Caroline (Holda) Hensley has been appointed as the chief legal officer.

What is Caroline Hensley's previous role before joining Xilio?

She was senior vice president and chief compliance officer at Seres Therapeutics.

What expertise does Caroline Hensley bring to Xilio?

She has extensive experience in corporate legal matters and biotechnology.

Where did Caroline Hensley receive her law degree?

She earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law.

What type of therapies is Xilio Therapeutics developing?

Xilio is developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies.

Last updated: Dec 16, 2024