– USA, CA – Cesca Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:KOOL), an autologous cell-based regenerative medicine company, today announced that Mr. Mark Bagnall has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2016.
“I am excited about joining Cesca’s Board of Directors and look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to help guide the Company as they continue to develop their novel cell-based therapies,” commented Mark Bagnall. “I believe that Cesca can make a significant impact in the field of regenerative medicine as they advance their clinical trial activities.”
Mr. Bagnall has more than 20 years of experience in senior management positions in both public and private biotechnology companies, during which time he has successfully negotiated and managed multiple M&A transactions, raised more than $250 million in equity and debt financings, and completed numerous licensing agreements.
Mr. Bagnall is the Co-Founder of Naia Pharmaceuticals where he currently serves as Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He serves as Chairman of the Board of XCR Diagnostics and as a director on the Board of Directors of Ativa Medical. Prior to founding Naia, Mr. Bagnall served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of GenturaDx, a global molecular diagnostics company, until its successful sale to Luminex Corporation in 2012. He has also served as the Executive Vice president and member of the Board of Directors of ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals.
“We are pleased to have Mark join our Board of Directors. His wide breadth of experience both as a CEO and CFO, in parallel with his entrepreneurial background, will be invaluable as we seek to position the Company as a leader in autologous cell-based therapies,” stated Craig Moore, Cesca’s Chairman. “With the recent submission of the IDE supplement for our pivotal CLI trial, it is critical that we continue to strategically plan for the anticipated launch of our revamped trial.”
About Cesca Therapeutics Inc.
Cesca Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:KOOL) is engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of cellular therapies and delivery systems for use in regenerative medicine. The Company is a leader in the development and manufacture of automated blood and bone marrow processing systems that enable the separation, processing and preservation of cell and tissue therapeutics.
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