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Nektar CMO Mary Tagliaferri resigns; Brian Kotzin named interim CMO
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
- Mary Tagliaferri resigned as SVP and CMO effective Feb 4, 2025, for personal reasons; no disagreement with company.
- Brian Kotzin, MD, appointed interim CMO; he previously served as strategic advisor for rezpegaldesleukin program since April 2023.
- Kotzin has over 40 years immunology experience; was VP at Amgen and held academic positions; will assist search for permanent CMO.
- Kotzin currently serves on boards of Argenx SE, Biora Therapeutics, and Genascence Corporation.