- Yaky Yanay appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer to serve together with Co-Chief Executive Officer Zami Aberman
- Erez Egozi appointed as Chief Financial Officer
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.
About Pluristem Therapeutics
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of placenta-based cell therapy products. The company has reported robust clinical trial data in multiple indications for its patented PLX (PLacental eXpanded) cells and is entering late-stage trials in several indications. The cell products release a range of therapeutic proteins in response to inflammation, ischemia, hematological disorders, and radiation damage. PLX cell products are grown using the company’s proprietary three-dimensional expansion technology. They are off-the-shelf, requiring no tissue matching prior to administration.
Pluristem has a strong intellectual property position; company-owned and operated, GMP-certified manufacturing and research facilities; strategic relationships with major research institutions; and a seasoned management team.
Contacts
Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH
Divisional VP, North America
1-914-512-4109
karinek@pluristem.com
Efrat Kaduri
Head of Investor and Public Relations
972-74-7108600
efratk@pluristem.com