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ALX Oncology Announces Further Additions to Leadership Team and Board of Directors, Appointing Harish Shantharam as Chief Financial Officer and Adding Barbara Klencke and Chris Takimoto to Board of Directors
Mr. Shantharam is a proven biotech industry executive with over two decades of senior leadership experience in finance, commercial and corporate operationsDr.
About this update from Alx Oncology Holdings Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Mr. Shantharam is a proven biotech industry executive with over two decades of senior leadership experience in finance, commercial and corporate operationsDr. Klencke is a seasoned clinical leader in oncology drug development with more than 20 years of industry experienceDr. Takimoto brings a distinguished track record in oncology and drug development with 17 years of industry experience SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (“ALX Oncology” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ALXO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing therapies that boost the immune system to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives, today announced the appointment of Harish Shantharam, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In addition, the company appointed Barbara Klencke, M.D., and Chris H. Takimoto, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, to its Board of Directors. These appointments follow the recent additions to the ALX Oncology executive team of Alan Sandler, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer, and Allison Dillon, Ph.D., as Chief Business Officer. “We are excited to welcome Harish, Barbara and Chris to the ALX Oncology team,” said Jason Lettmann, Chief Executive Officer at ALX Oncology. “Their diverse range of experience adds deep financial, clinical and business development leadership to our team as we advance our lead candidate evorpacept into late-stage clinical trials in 2025. Harish brings a proven track record of leading finance functions with an emphasis on operational excellence to deliver results through pivotal growth periods, building high performing teams and scaling organizations, which will be invaluable as we embark on a transformational year for ALX. Barbara and Chris are globally recognized and well-respected oncology leaders with demonstrated business acumen who share our dedication to advancing and delivering clinically meaningful immuno-oncology innovation.” “I look forward to working with Barbara and Chris on the Board of Directors,” said Corey Goodman, Ph.D., Chairman of ALX Oncology. “Their expertise in cancer research and in the development of innovative oncology therapies across all stages of R&D – from discovery to regulatory approval and commercialization – make them exceptional additions and assets to the ALX Oncology Board.” Harish Shantharam, CFA Mr. Shantharam has over 20 years of experience i...