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LeonaBio Appoints Industry Veteran Mark F. Kubik as Chief Business Officer
Brings more than 25 years of biopharma business development and corporate strategy expertise BOTHELL, Wash., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeonaBio, Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Brings more than 25 years of biopharma business development and corporate strategy expertise\nBOTHELL, Wash., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeonaBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: LONA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of novel therapeutics for diseases with high unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Mark F. Kubik as Chief Business Officer. In this role, Mr. Kubik will lead LeonaBio’s business development strategy and execution, with responsibility for licensing, partnership strategy, and corporate development initiatives. Mr. Kubik previously served as a strategic consultant to LeonaBio, where he played an instrumental role in the transformational transaction announced in December 2025, in which LeonaBio acquired rights to the Phase 3 lasofoxifene development program for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. “Mark’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for LeonaBio,” said Mark Litton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of LeonaBio. “His deep operational experience, global network, and proven ability to execute transformative transactions will be essential as we advance lasofoxifene in Phase 3 development in metastatic breast cancer and continue building a diversified pipeline in oncology and neurodegeneration. Over his 25-year career, Mark has repeatedly demonstrated a rare combination of strategic vision, transaction leadership, and scientific fluency that enables organizations to unlock meaningful value. We are thrilled to welcome him to the executive team and look forward to his leadership in shaping LeonaBio’s next phase of growth.” “I am excited to join LeonaBio at such a defining inflection point,” said Mr. Kubik. “The opportunity to help advance lasofoxifene — a promising, late-stage therapeutic candidate with the potential to meaningfully improve outcomes for patients with treatment resistant metastatic breast cancer — is both compelling and urgent. LeonaBio’s scientific foundation, strategic clarity and commitment to addressing areas of profound unmet need form an exceptional platform for growth. I look forward to partnering with the entire team to expand our portfolio, explore strategic collaborations, and drive the company’s mission forward.” About Mark F. Kubik Mark F. Kubik is a seasoned biotechnology executive with more than 25 years of global experienc...