Mallinckrodt plc today announced the appointments of Paul Bisaro, Katina Dorton, Abbas Hussain and Wesley Wheeler to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Four Directors Added to Board Bring Seasoned Experience in Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Finance and Operations Paul Bisaro Returns as Board Chair Siggi Olafsson Will Continue as President, CEO and Board Member DUBLIN, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals plc (“Mallinckrodt” or the “Company”), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the appointments of Paul Bisaro, Katina Dorton, Abbas Hussain and Wesley Wheeler to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Bisaro has also been reappointed to his previous role as Board Chair. In addition, the Company announced that Siggi Olafsson has entered into a new employment agreement and will continue in his roles as Mallinckrodt’s President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board. Mr. Olafsson said, “The actions we took in 2023 have made Mallinckrodt a stronger company. As we move forward with renewed determination to help serve public health needs and deliver for our patients, we are thrilled to welcome back Paul as Board Chair. He brings deep familiarity with our business and our team, and we know we will benefit greatly from his insights. We are equally pleased about the appointments of Katina, Abbas and Wes. Our ability to attract these accomplished directors is a testament to what we have achieved so far and the opportunities ahead for Mallinckrodt.” Select professional highlights of Mallinckrodt’s new directors include:
Mr. Bisaro said, “Mallinckrodt plays an important role addressing unmet patient needs and providing therapies with high clinical value. I am pleased to rejoin the Board and once again work alongside Siggi, the Executive Committee, as well as my colleagues on the Board of Directors, to continue this meaningful work and further improve execution and performance. We are all fully focused on unlocking Mallinckrodt’s full potential and delivering benefits to patients, employees, shareholders and all other stakeholders.” With the appointment of Messrs Bisaro, Hussain and Wheeler and Ms. Dorton, Mallinckrodt’s Board comprises seven directors. In addition to Mr. Olafsson, the other incumbent directors are David Stetson and Jon Zinman, who were appointed in November 2023. About Mallinckrodt Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and therapies. The Company’s Specialty Brands reportable segments’ areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com. CONTACTS Investor Relations Derek Belz Media Mallinckrodt, the “M” brand mark and the Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals logo are trademarks of a Mallinckrodt company. Other brands are trademarks of a Mallinckrodt company or their respective owners. ©2024. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mallinckrodt-announces-board-of-directors-and-leadership-updates-302052017.html SOURCE Mallinckrodt plc | ||
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