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Immunic Appoints Seasoned Biopharmaceutical Executive Michael W. Bonney as Chair of the Board of Directors
– More Than 30 Years of Leadership Experience Across Biopharmaceutical Commercialization –– Played Key Role in the Launch and Commercial Success of Avonex®
About this update from Immunic, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"– More Than 30 Years of Leadership Experience Across Biopharmaceutical Commercialization –– Played Key Role in the Launch and Commercial Success of Avonex® for Multiple Sclerosis –NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a late-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of novel oral therapies for neurologic diseases, today announced the appointment of Michael \"Mike\" W. Bonney, a highly experienced biopharmaceutical executive and board leader, as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective May 16, 2026. Simona Skerjanec, M.Pharm, MBA, will transition from Interim Chairperson to continue serving as a member of the Board.Mr. Bonney brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including significant expertise in multiple sclerosis (MS) and broader central nervous system markets. Notably, during his tenure at Biogen Inc., he held senior commercial leadership roles and was closely involved in the launch and growth of Avonex®, one of the first widely adopted therapies for relapsing forms of MS. This treatment helped to build one of the industry's foundational neurology franchises.After his time at Biogen, Mr. Bonney served as Chief Executive Officer of Cubist Pharmaceuticals, where, for more than 10 years, he led the company through a period of significant growth. Most notably, this included the successful commercialization of Cubicin®, an antibiotic medicine, and the company's subsequent acquisition by Merck & Co. for approximately $9.5 billion. Earlier, Mr. Bonney spent over a decade at Zeneca Pharmaceuticals in a range of commercial, operating, and strategic roles, culminating as National Business Director. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Bonney has consistently supported companies advancing innovative therapies through late-stage development and commercialization.Mr. Bonney has extensive board leadership experience across the biopharmaceutical sector. In addition to Immunic, he currently serves as Chair of the Board of Autolus Therapeutics plc, Dunad Therapeutics LTD and Santa Ana Bio, Inc. He has also served as Chair or Director of companies including Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Kaleido Biosciences, Inc., Magenta Therapeutics, Inc., Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. and Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc.\...