SGYP CEO replaced
APPOINTS TROY HAMILTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Co-Founder Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., Named Executive Chairman
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:SGYP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel gastrointestinal (GI) therapies, today announced that Troy Hamilton, Pharm.D., previously Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., previously President, CEO and Chairman, has assumed the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
