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NEXGEL Appoints Ian Blackman as Chief Financial Officer
Veteran Financial and M&A Leader Appointed to Integrate Acquisition of Celularity, Scale the Business and Accelerate Growth LANGHORNE, Pa., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXGEL, Inc. (“NEXGEL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: “NXGL”), a leading provider of healthcare, beauty, and over-the-counter (OTC) products including ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogel products for healthcare and consumer applications, today announced the appointment of Ian Blackman, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Mr.
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