Pergamum appoints Jørgen Thorball as New Chairman of the Board |
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Karolinska Development AB and Pergamum AB announced today the appointment of Jørgen Thorball as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pergamum AB, as of November 25, 2009. Dr. Thorball has extensive experience including the successful development and commercialization of new products within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Karolinska Development’s CEO, Conny Bogentoft, said, "Jørgen brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track-record for achieving aggressive business objectives. His commercial experience in developing successful corporate transactions is a tremendous asset for Pergamum as the company’s projects move towards commercialization. Two of Pergamum’s projects are in Phase II development and one has already achieved promising results from a Phase IIa clinical trial. As such, the timing of Jørgen’s appointment is extremely positive.” Commenting on his new appointment, Dr. Thorball said, “Pergamum is a first of its kind biopharmaceutical company, making it a very exciting proposition. The company’s development pipeline includes some very promising projects based on highly innovative, proprietary technologies. Several projects have already achieved solid clinical results. I am looking forward to helping Pergamum continue its successful development to date and to making sure the company is able to realize its excellent commercial potential.” |
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