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Anika Therapeutics appoints Steve Griffin CEO effective Feb 1, 2026; Cheryl Blanchard becomes Executive Chair
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
- Steve Griffin, current CFO & COO, promoted to President and CEO effective Feb 1, 2026.
- Cheryl Blanchard transitions from CEO to Executive Chair for 12 months, then Special Advisor.
- Reaffirmed FY2025 guidance: Commercial Channel $47-49.5M (+12-18% YoY), OEM $62-65M (-16-20% YoY).
- Director Susan Vogt resigns effective Feb 1, 2026; no disagreements with the Company.
- Griffin receives $690k base salary, 75% target bonus, and $2.45M equity grant vesting over three years.