Arcutis Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced that John W. Smither, who served as Arcutis’ first Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2019 to 2021, has been appointed interim CFO effective August 31.
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced that John W. Smither, who served as Arcutis’ first Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2019 to 2021, has been appointed interim CFO effective August 31.
- “We are delighted that John has agreed to step in as interim CFO.
- He brings an incredible depth and breadth of both financial acumen and dermatology experience from his 25+-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, culminating in five successive CFO roles including his previous stint at Arcutis,” said Frank Watanabe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arcutis.
- “On behalf of our Board and team, I would like to thank Scott for his tremendous contributions to Arcutis.