LQDA - Leadership updates

NEW YORK, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, June 22, 2026, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure that each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. The companies being removed from S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 are no longer representative of the mid-cap and small-cap market space, respectively.  Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:Effective DateIndex Name       ActionCompany NameTickerGICS SectorJune 22, 2026

BOSTON, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVIR) (Atea or Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of oral antiviral therapeutics for serious viral diseases, today announced the appointment of Arthur S. Kirsch to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Kirsch has decades of experience in investment banking and capital markets, as well as extensive knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences industries. Mr. Kirsch is currently a Senior Advisor with Alvarez & Marsal's Life Sciences Industry Group, and over the course of his 30-year career has held numerous roles in mergers and acqui

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) today announced the appointment of Neal Fowler and Don DeGolyer to its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2023, with initial terms expiring at Emergent's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Both joined as independent directors and bring more than 70 years of combined biopharmaceutical industry and sales experience. "Neal and Don bring unique and extensive expertise to Emergent as the company defines its future in this post-pandemic environment," said Emergent Chairman Dr. Zsolt Harsanyi, Ph.D. "Maintaining our focus on our mission of protecting and enhancing life, these industry veterans add v

MORRISVILLE, N.C., July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ:LQDA) today announced that, in connection with the previously announced appointment of Rajeev Saggar, M.D., Liquidia's new Chief Medical Officer, it has agreed to grant him an employment inducement equity award. As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 22, 2022 ("Form 8-K"), Liquidia has agreed to grant Dr. Saggar initial equity awards upon his commencement of employment, which includes a stock option exercisable for 200,000 shares of Liquidia's common stock under the Liquidia Corporation 2022 Inducement Plan (the "Inducement Plan"). The

MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ:LQDA) ("Liquidia" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Rajeev Saggar, M.D., to the position of Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Saggar will oversee all aspects of research, clinical development, medical affairs, and regulatory affairs for Liquidia, assuming responsibilities on July 18, 2022. Roger Jeffs, Chief Executive Officer of Liquidia, said: "We are excited to add a leader of Dr. Saggar's caliber to our team as we prepare for the launch of YUTREPIA™ (treprostinil) inhalation powder upon receipt of final FDA approval. His expertise and credibility in treating patients across a wid

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ: LQDA) today announced Michael Kaseta has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. He succeeds Steve Bariahtaris who has served as Liquidia’s interim CFO since August 2020. Mr. Bariahtaris has agreed to provide assistance to the Company for a short period of time to support a smooth transition. “After an extensive search and thorough review of many outstanding candidates, it is with great pleasure that, today, we welcome Mike Kaseta to the Liquidia team,” said Neal Fowler, Chief Executive Officer at Liquidia. “I am confident that Mike’s financial expertise, business acu