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TELA Bio Announces Strategic Board Refreshment with Four Highly Experienced Commerical Leaders to Accelerate Growth and Drive Path to Profitability; The Company Also Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2026 Revenues
MALVERN, Pa., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. (“TELA Bio”), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative
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[{"type":"text","content":"MALVERN, Pa., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. (“TELA Bio”), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, today announced a comprehensive board refreshment plan designed to support the Company’s next phase of commercial growth and operational excellence. In a unanimous decision by the current seven-member Board of Directors, four respected directors have agreed to step down following the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 9, 2026 (the “2026 Annual Meeting”), to make room for four new highly accomplished executives with deep expertise in medtech commercialization, financial strategy, venture capital, and corporate turnarounds. This refreshment reflects the Board’s strong commitment to positioning TELA Bio for long-term success. Departing Directors (effective at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting): Doug Evans, Chairman of the BoardKurt AzarbarzinVince BurgessFederica O’Brien New Directors (effective immediately after the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting): Joseph Capper will be nominated for election as a Class I director at the 2026 Annual Meeting and is expected to serve as Chair of the Board upon electionGuy Nohra has been appointed as a Class II directorJoseph Neels has been appointed as a Class III directorPaul Thomas has been appointed as a Class III director William Plovanic and Betty Jo Rocchio, who recently joined the Board and whose terms are also expiring, will stand for election and continue to provide valuable continuity. Antony Koblish, CEO, will also remain on the board. “The Board and management team are fully aligned on this important refreshment,” said Antony Koblish, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TELA Bio. “We are extremely grateful to Doug, Vince, Kurt, and Freddi for their many contributions in building TELA Bio into a commercial-stage company with a strong foundation in soft-tissue reconstruction. Their leadership and dedication have been instrumental.” “We are excited to welcome this outstanding group of four prestigious leaders whose collective experience will be invaluable as we execute our commercial strategy, improve operational efficiency, and advance toward sustainable profitability and value creation for shareholders. This is a pivotal step forward for the Company.” The new...