ARQT - Arcutis Appoints David Topper as Chief Financial Officer | Benzinga
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARQT), a commercial-stage company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced that David Topper has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective April 10, 2024. He is replacing John Smither, who rejoined Arcutis as interim CFO in August 2023. Mr. Smither will remain at Arcutis through the end of April to ensure a smooth transition.
"We could not be more pleased to welcome David as chief financial officer at this transformational time," said Frank Watanabe, president and CEO of Arcutis. "His extensive experience in finance, M&A, and capital markets will be a tremendous asset as we continue to advance the commercial operations of Arcutis and build the leading innovation-driven medical dermatology company. David has worked closely with us on numerous projects over the past four years, so knows both our company and segment well, and coupled with his unparalleled expertise in capital markets, I am confident he will be able to quickly put his stamp on our finance activities."
Mr. Watanabe continued, "I cannot thank John enough for his incredible service to Arcutis over the past five years. He served as our first CFO, guiding us through a successful initial public offering and has brought an incredible depth and breadth of both financial acumen and dermatology experience from his 25+ year career in the pharmaceutical industry, culminating in now six successive CFO roles and service on multiple boards. His contribution to the success of Arcutis at a critical time cannot be overstated. We wish him well ...