Precision BioSciences promotes Jeff Smith to Chief Research Officer, Cindy Atwell to CBO; Derek Jantz leaves board

PRECISION BIOSCIENCES INC

Jeff Smith, co-founder, promoted from CTO to Chief Research Officer, leading research programs and reporting to CEO.
Cindy Atwell promoted from SVP Business Development to Chief Business Officer, adding project and portfolio management.
Derek Jantz steps down from Board of Directors, remains CSO focusing on strategy and external partnerships with CEO.
Changes aim to strengthen corporate governance and position Precision for becoming a commercial-stage company.

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Departed

Derek Jantz

Director

DTIL · PRECISION BIOSCIENCES INC

Effective: 2022-09-01
Filed: September 2, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

Dr. Derek Jantz informed the Board of Directors (the "Board") that he was resigning from the Board with immediate effect

Role change

Jeff Smith

Chief Research Officer

DTIL · PRECISION BIOSCIENCES INC

Effective: 2022-09-01
Filed: September 2, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

Jeff Smith, Ph.D., co-founder, will become Chief Research Officer reporting to the Chief Executive Officer from his prior role as Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for management and direction of the Company’s research function.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Derek Jantz resigned as Director at PRECISION BIOSCIENCES INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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Dr. Derek Jantz informed the Board of Directors (the "Board") that he was resigning from the Board with immediate effect

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jeff Smith changed role as Chief Research Officer at PRECISION BIOSCIENCES INC.

Action: promoted
Role: Chief Research Officer

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Jeff Smith, Ph.D., co-founder, will become Chief Research Officer reporting to the Chief Executive Officer from his prior role as Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for management and direction of the Company’s research function.

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