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Arbutus appoints Karen Sims as CMO, Christopher Naftzger as GC and CCO
Arbutus Biopharma Corp
- Dr. Karen Sims promoted from VP Clinical Development to Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.
- Christopher Naftzger appointed General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer; Dr. Elizabeth Howard remains advisor on patent litigation.
- Naftzger granted inducement option for 500,000 common shares at July 10, 2023 closing price, vesting over 4 years.
- Sims has 12+ years experience, previously at Bristol-Myers Squibb; Naftzger has 25+ years legal experience, most recently at Nabriva Therapeutics.