MediWound Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDWD), a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on next-generation biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, today announced the establishment of a Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). The inaugural members of the MediWound SAB represent a diverse group of experienced executives who bring a depth and breadth of strategic insight to guide the Company.
“We are honored to include this group of highly regarded executives on our strategic advisory board,” said Ofer Gonen, chief executive officer of MediWound. “We are at an important inflection point with EscharEx® moving into Phase 3 studies and NexoBrid® nearing approval and commercial launch in the U.S. The insights of our SAB members will play a key role in guiding the future of MediWound and optimizing the potential of our assets.”
The inaugural members of the MediWound SAB include:
John C. Lantis, MD, Chief of Surgery at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York, practices as a senior vascular surgeon. He holds the academic title of Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine. He is a world leader in limb salvage and lower extremity wound healing. To date, he has been the principal investigator on over 70 clinical trials. He directs a clinical research program in the field of lower extremity wound healing and tissue repair and published extensively. He currently sits on the editorial board of WOUNDS and is a reviewer for other journals. Dr. Lantis will provide MediWound with his medical expertise in all aspects of wound care.
Samuel Moed, Venture Partner at aMoon, Israel’s largest HealthTech VC fund. Mr. Moed has recently retired from Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy. He led the strategic direction of the company with close linkage to all its major businesses, functions, and geographies. His recent focus was on the $90 billion acquisition and integration of Celgene by BMS. He serves in Board and advisory roles supporting companies in the HealthTech sector. Mr. Moed with his experience as an executive in the life sciences industry will provide MediWound with his expertise in strategic development for life science innovations.
Eric Shem-Tov, Co-founder and CEO of Equashield, a leading global provider of hazardous drug compounding technologies. Recently collaborated with Nordic Capital in a deal valued at $1.3 billion. He also founded Biopharmax, a global design and construction provider of manufacturing facilities and systems for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and synthesis API manufacturers. Mr. Shem-Tov will provide MediWound with his expertise in scaling up facilities and optimizing manufacturing processes.
