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Wednesday, March 29, 2017 4:06:16 PM
Yaky Yanay appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer to serve together with Co-Chief Executive Officer Zami Aberman
Erez Egozi appointed as Chief Financial Officer
HAIFA, Israel, March 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI), (PSTI), a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, announced today two senior executive appointments to support the company’s growth and ensure continued success as it enters advanced stages of clinical development for its PLX products.
Yaky Yanay, President of Pluristem and formerly Chief Operating Officer, will join current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Zami Aberman as Co-Chief Executive Officer and retain his title of President of the company. Mr. Yanay will no longer serve as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Yanay joined Pluristem in 2006 as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, before being promoted to Executive Vice President in 2013 and then to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2014. Previously, Mr. Yanay was the Chief Financial Officer of Elbit Vision Systems, Ltd. He is also Co-Chairman of Israel Advanced Technology Industries, the largest umbrella organization representing Israel’s hi-tech and life science industries and has served on its Board of Directors for three years.
In addition, Erez Egozi has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the company. Previously, Mr. Egozi served as the company’s Vice President of Finance and Secretary. Prior to joining Pluristem, Mr. Egozi held several senior financial positions at Verint Systems Inc. including senior director of finance-worldwide finance controller of Verint's Communications and Cyber Intelligence Solutions division. From 2003 to 2007, Mr. Egozi held several financial positions at Intel Corporation. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Egozi served as an auditor in the hi-tech technology sector at Deloitte & Touche.
“It’s a very exciting time for Pluristem, as we move forward in our mission to deliver PLX cell therapies to patients suffering from severe conditions,” said Mr Yanay. “I look forward to continue working with Zami to shape Pluristem’s strategic direction and leverage our vast wealth of intellectual property and innovation to bring the company closer to global marketing for our products to provide much-needed treatments.”
“As we near the critical juncture of pivotal-stage clinical trials for our cell therapy products, broadening our expertise and experience at the senior-most level will enable us to deliver even better results and opportunities for the company, investors, and potentially many patients who can benefit from our therapies,” noted Mr. Aberman.
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