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Galapagos Welcomes Dr. Paulo Fontoura to its Board of Directors
Dr. Fontoura brings extensive global leadership, clinical development, and operational experience to the Board Mechelen, Belgium; February 19, 2026, 22:01 CET — Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG), today announced the appointment by way of co-optation of Dr. Paulo Fontoura as Non-Executive Independent Director to its Board of Directors, effective February 9, 2026. “We are pleased to welcome Paulo to our Board,” said Jérôme Contamine, Chair of the Board of Galapagos. “His global leadership exp
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