New CEO in Photocure
Our portfolio company Photocure ASA has appointed Daniel Schneider as Chief Exceutive Officer and President.
Mr Schneider joins Photocure from the position of General Manager for Ablynx N.V. in North America.
Mr Schneider will commence the position upon further agreement, expected prior to 1 November 2018. Erik Dahl will continue to serve as the acting Chief Executive Officer until Mr Schneider’s commencement of his position, after which Mr Dahl will resume his previous role as the Chief Financial Officer of Photocure.
“The Photocure team has built a unique company within the field of bladder cancer, with excellent people, world leading technology and high-potential products. The company has developed a solid infrastructure in key regions, especially in the U.S. We will continue to scale and leverage on this growth platform to deliver on the commercial opportunities in the bladder cancer markets. I look forward to work with the team to expand the commercial footprint and to embark on the growth journey for Photocure”, says Mr Schneider.
Accelerated growth in the U.S market
“I am pleased to announce Dan Schneider as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. Photocure is entering a period of accelerated growth in the important U.S. market with strengthened focus on commercial development. Dan brings over 25 years of experience in developing and expanding rapidly growing healthcare companies in the U.S. He will further leverage on the opportunities arising from Photocure’s unique position in the bladder cancer market. I look forward working with Dan to develop Photocure into becoming the leading bladder cancer company”, says Jan H. Egberts, M.D. Chairman of the Board.
Mr Schneider follows Kjetil Hestdal as CEO, whom stepped down July 1st after being part of the company in over two decades.
“As Photocure is entering a phase with vast growth opportunities and an ambition to expand the global commercial footprint, the timing is right to inform all stakeholders that I will not lead Photocure in the company’s next era. I am proud of having been part of a company that has helped tens of thousands of bladder cancer patients in fighting their disease. Photocure is a great company with excellent people, world leading technology and products, and is perfectly positioned to be a true industry leader within the field of bladder cancer”, says Kjetil Hestdal.
Listen to our interview with Kjetil Hestdal in our podcast Radium.
About Photocure ASA
Photocure, The Bladder Cancer Company, delivers transformative solutions to improve the lives of bladder cancer patients. Our unique technology, which makes cancer cells glow bright pink, has led to better health outcomes for patients worldwide. Photocure is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: PHO). The US headquarters for Photocure Inc., are in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Source: Photocure