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SIGA Appoints Retired General John M. Keane to its Board of Directors
General Keane brings significant expertise in national security and biodefense preparedness NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIGA Technologies,
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[{"type":"text","content":"General Keane brings significant expertise in national security and biodefense preparedness\nNEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA) (Nasdaq: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, announced today the appointment of Retired United States Army General John “Jack” Keane to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. General Keane, a retired four-star general, completed 37 years of public service in December 2003, culminating with his appointment as acting Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2003. He is a foreign policy and national security expert who serves as an advisor to presidents, cabinet officials, members of congress, international leaders, CEOs, and business leaders. He also provides nationwide analysis and commentary in speeches, articles, congressional testimony, and through television and radio interviews. General Keane has served as the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War since 2007 and as President of GSI, LLC, a consulting firm, since 2004. General Keane holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fordham University and a master’s degree in philosophy from Western Kentucky University. He is a graduate of the Army War College and the Army Command and General Staff College. Among his numerous awards, General Keane was the first military leader to be honored with the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award at the Reagan Library and is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. \"We are honored to welcome General Keane to our Board of Directors,” said Diem Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer of SIGA Technologies. “His extensive experience, spanning a distinguished military career, as well as a deep understanding of U.S. national security and foreign policy, will add a critical dimension to our team. General Keane’s insights into global security challenges will be invaluable as we strive to expand the reach of our life-saving antiviral, collaborating with the Administration and key government stakeholders to bolster our national biodefense capabilities.\" \"I am delighted to join this dynamic board and contribute to SIGA’s important national security mission,” said General Keane. “Throughout my life in the Army and my work in national security, I’ve seen firsthand how critical preparedness is in protecting our country fro...