KNBIF - Dr. Robert Huizinga Elected to the Kane Biotech Board and Appointed Executive Chair | Benzinga
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSXV:KNE, OTCQB:KNBIF) (the "Company" or "Kane Biotech" or "Kane") announces that at the special meeting of the shareholders of the Company held on February 20, 2024, Dr. Robert Huizinga was elected as a director of the Company.
Mr. Huizinga has also been appointed by the directors of the Company as Executive Chair of the Company. In this new role in collaboration with Marc Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Huizinga will devote his time to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, including strengthening the Company's partnerships with existing clients and fostering key relationships that lead to new business, including strategic acquisitions. In addition, he will interact with the shareholders and stakeholders of Kane. Dr. Huizinga will also be responsible for managing the business of the board of directors of Kane, ensuring that the functions identified in the charter of directors of the Company are being effectively carried out by the board of directors and its committees.
"I want to thank Philip Renaud and the entire Kane Board for their trust in me. My decision to take on the Executive Chair role at this important time for Kane is fueled by my absolute conviction in the potential of Kane's portfolio to transform wound and skin care," said Dr. Huizinga. "I have worked on Nephrology for much of my career and have seen the devastating impact of biofilm on both chronic wounds and long-term catheters. I was fortunate to work with the Kane team on their successful 510(k) clearance of coactiv+™ Antimicrobial Wound Gel ...