Century Therapeutics Appoints Brent Pfeiffenberger, Pharm.D., MBA, as Chief Executive Officer
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPSC), an innovative biotechnology company developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapies in immuno-oncology, today announced the appointment of Brent Pfeiffenberger, Pharm.D., MBA, as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, effective December 4, 2023. A proven leader with over 20 years of global experience across the healthcare industry, Dr. Pfeiffenberger most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Neogene Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca focused on developing cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. In connection with the appointment, Greg Russotti, Ph.D., who has served as Century’s Interim Chief Executive Officer since April 2023, will assume the role of Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer, an expanded role from his previous position as Chief Technology Officer.
- PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPSC), an innovative biotechnology company developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapies in immuno-oncology, today announced the appointment of Brent Pfeiffenberger, Pharm.D., MBA, as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, effective December 4, 2023.
- In connection with the appointment, Greg Russotti, Ph.D., who has served as Century’s Interim Chief Executive Officer since April 2023, will assume the role of Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer, an expanded role from his previous position as Chief Technology Officer.
- “Brent is a strong leader with extensive experience across the research, development, and commercialization of lifesaving drugs.
- His unique strategic leadership and operational acumen will serve Century well, and we are thrilled to have him join as Chief Executive Officer,” said Joe Jimenez, Chairman of the Board.