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Immix Biopharma Subsidiary Nexcella Appoints Henry McKinnell, Jr., former Chairman & CEO of Pfizer Inc., to Board of Directors
Dr. McKinnell joins the Nexcella, Inc. Board of Directors with 35 years of experience at Pfizer, Inc., including 6 years as Chairman and Chief Executive
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[{"type":"text","content":" Dr. McKinnell joins the Nexcella, Inc. Board of Directors with 35 years of experience at Pfizer, Inc., including 6 years as Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerDr. McKinnell is a former independent director of ChemoCentryx, acquired by Amgen for $3.7 billion in 2022 and former Chairman/CEO of Optimer Pharmaceuticals, acquired by Cubist (now Merck & Co.) for $535 million in 2013 LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexcella, Inc., a subsidiary of Immix Biopharma, Inc. (“Nexcella”, “Company”, “We” or “Us”), today announced that effective today, Henry A. McKinnell, Jr, Ph.D., former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer Inc., has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Dr. McKinnell brings significant leadership to Nexcella: developing, launching and commercializing drug candidates; building world-class operations; and forming international alliances. After joining Pfizer, Inc. in 1971, Dr. McKinnell held positions of increasing responsibility around the world including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2001 until his retirement in 2006. In addition to his experience at Pfizer, Dr. McKinnell has served as an independent director of ChemoCentryx, acquired by Amgen for $3.7 billion in 2022; former Chairman/CEO of Optimer Pharmaceuticals, acquired by Cubist Pharmaceuticals (now Merck & Co.) for $535 million in 2013; independent director of ExxonMobil from 2002 to 2007; and independent director of Agiliti from 2017-2019. Most recently, Dr. McKinnell was the independent Chairman of Moody’s Corporation from 2012 to 2021. “We are honored to have Dr. McKinnell join the Nexcella Board of Directors. He has an unparalleled track record as a pharmaceutical executive and strategic leader, with extensive experience building pre-eminent, world-class organizations,” said Ilya Rachman, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Immix Biopharma. Gabriel Morris, Chief Financial Officer of ImmixBio, added, “Dr. McKinnell’s experience will be invaluable as we progress NXC-201 through clinical development in AL amyloidosis and multiple myeloma. Dr. McKinnell’s leadership and skills in our industry, as well as his contributions to other areas of human welfare, are internationally recognized. We look forward to benefiting from his valuable insights.” Dr. McKinnell commented, “My interest and commitment to the translati...