CLSD - Clearside Biomedical Appoints Seasoned Biotechnology Executive Anthony S. Gibney to its Board of Directors | Benzinga
ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLSD), a biopharmaceutical company revolutionizing the delivery of therapies to the back of the eye through the suprachoroidal space (SCS®), announced today that Anthony S. Gibney has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 15, 2024.
"We are delighted to welcome Tony to our Board of Directors as we build on our leadership in delivering therapeutics to the suprachoroidal space," said Clay Thorp, Chair of the Clearside Board of Directors. "We believe Tony's significant experience driving value for biotech companies through successful pipeline development, financing, partnering and M&A will be an invaluable resource to the Clearside team as we enter this pivotal growth phase of the company."
George Lasezkay, Pharm.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Clearside, commented, "Tony's deep understanding of the biotech business, combined with his recent and relevant experience at Iveric Bio, will provide critical insight and guidance for our strategic and business development initiatives as we look towards a potential Phase 3 program for our lead clinical program, CLS-AX in wet AMD, and explore opportunities for suprachoroidal pipeline expansion."
"I am honored to join the Board of Directors as Clearside offers a differentiated approach in the ophthalmology space," said Mr. Gibney. "I look forward to partnering with the leadership team and Board to generate value based on the opportunity for CLS-AX in retinal diseases and Clearside's innovative suprachoroidal delivery platform that I believe has broad potential to improve outcomes for individuals living with a number of sight-threatening diseases."
Anthony S. Gibney is an experienced biotechnology executive and former investment banker who ...