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Stoke Therapeutics appoints Ian F. Smith as permanent CEO; interim role since March 2025
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc.
- Ian F. Smith, 59, appointed CEO effective Oct 6, 2025; served as interim CEO since March 19, 2025.
- Annual base salary of $715,000; eligible for annual bonus target of 65% of base salary (no 2025 bonus).
- Receives $500,000 sign-on bonus (repayable if resigns within 12 months) and $500,000 performance bonus based on metrics.
- Equity grant: option for 570,000 shares (4-yr vest) and RSU for 380,000 shares (4-yr annual vest).
- Dr. Tzianabos resigns as Interim Executive Chair, resumes as independent director and Chair of the Board.