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Zymeworks Announces Leadership Appointments and Transitions to Align with Evolution of Corporate Strategy

Investment industry veteran Mr. Brian Cherry appointed to Board of DirectorsDr. Sabeen Mekan to transition to Chief Medical Officer effective February 1, 2026 and Mark Hollywood promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerFive new Vice Presidents appointed, underscoring our commitment to leadership development VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets

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Zymeworks Announces Leadership Appointments and Transitions to Align with Evolution of Corporate Strategy

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