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Kiora appoints Walters-Hoffert to board, promotes Tosca to CFO, regains Nasdaq compliance
KIORA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- Lisa Walters-Hoffert appointed independent director and audit committee chair; Kenneth Gayron resigned.
- Melissa Tosca promoted from EVP of Finance to CFO; salary raised to $337,000, bonus target to 40%.
- CEO Brian Strem's salary increased to $569,000 (55% bonus); Chief Development Officer Daniels to $443,000 (40%).
- New non-employee director compensation: initial 1,778 stock option grant, cash retainers up to $70,000 annually.
- Regained compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price rule (Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)) as of June 28, 2024.