Business
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of David Meeker, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer
BOSTON, July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:RYTM), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and
About this update from Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"BOSTON, July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:RYTM), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic disorders of obesity, today announced that David Meeker, M.D., the Chairman of Rhythm’s Board of Directors, has been appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, effective immediately. Dr. Meeker succeeds Hunter Smith, the Company’s Interim President and CEO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will continue in his role as CFO. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of David Meeker, M.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n “I am delighted to announce David’s appointment as Rhythm’s new CEO,” said Hunter Smith, CFO of Rhythm. “Since he joined our Board in 2015, David has played a key role in shaping the clinical and commercial strategy for setmelanotide and in fostering our collaborative and patient-focused culture. As we continue to work toward the first potential approval of setmelanotide in pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) and leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency obesities later this year, David’s extensive experience leading commercial organizations and managing the launches of new medicines for rare genetic diseases, coupled with his proven ability to build strong relationships with patient and clinician communities, will be invaluable. The Rhythm team is energized by the opportunity to work more closely with David in an effort to deliver setmelanotide and potentially transform the care of people living with rare genetic disorders of obesity.” “Rhythm is an exciting company that I have long admired, both for its scientifically-rigorous approach to drug development and its commitment to patients with rare genetic disorders of obesity,” said David Meeker, M.D. “With setmelanotide, we have the opportunity to bring one of the first meaningful therapeutic candidates to a segment of that community in dire need. Moreover, we hope our efforts will create visibility for rare genetic disorders of obesity, enabling better care for the people affected and catalyzing ongoing research efforts globally. The current management team has done a great job leading the organization through the transition and I am honored to take the CEO r...