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Stephen R. Davis is a Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Dr. Caforio has been our Chief Executive Officer since May 2015. He was our Chief Executive Officer Designate from January to May 2015, our Chief Operating Officer from June 2014 to May 2015, and he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer from November 2013 to June 2014. From October 2011 to November 2013, he served as President, U.S. He held the position of Senior Vice President, Global Commercialization and Immunology from May 2010 to October 2011. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President, Oncology, U.S. and Global Commercialization from March 2009 to May 2010. From January 2007 to March 2009 he served as Senior Vice President, U.S. Oncology and from May 2004 to January 2007, he served as Senior Vice President, European Marketing and Brand Commercialization. Dr. Caforio is a member of the Board of Trustees of Hun School of Princeton and a member of the Business Roundtable, CEO Roundtable on Cancer and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and The Prium.

Michael Morrissey is a President/CEO at EXELIXIS, INC.; Board Member at EXELIXIS, INC.; and Board Member at XW LABORATORIES INC and is based in Danville, California. He has experience at Schering AG and has worked as VP:Discovery Research at Berlex Biosciences; Senior Scientist at Novartis; and Senior VP:Discovery at EXELIXIS, INC.. Michael studied at Harvard University and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

John L. Higgins has over 14 years of corporate development, financing, strategic planning, commercialization, and investment banking experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. He is the chief executive officer of [Ligand Pharmaceuticals](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ligand-pharmaceuticals#/entity), a biotechnology company that focuses on the discovery and early-stage development of pharmaceuticals for medical needs in the United States. Prior to joining Ligand, Higgins was the chief financial officer; and executive vice president of finance, administration, and corporate development at Connetics Corporation, a public specialty pharmaceutical company, until its acquisition by Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in 2006. During his service period of nearly 10 years at Connetics, he played a key leadership role in numerous strategic initiatives, including major acquisitions, divestitures, multiple product and technology licensing transactions, and financings. Prior to joining Connetics, Higgins was the executive vice president of corporate development at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and was a member of the health care investment banking team at Dillon, Read & Company, Inc. He has served numerous public and private corporate boards and currently is a director at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where he serves as chairman of the audit committee. Higgins earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Colgate University.

Albert Bourla (Greek: Άλμπερτ Μπουρλά, born) is a Greek veterinarian and the chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, an American pharmaceutical company. He joined the company in 1993 and has held several executive roles across Pfizer's divisions. Prior to becoming chief executive officer, Bourla served as chief operating officer.

Joe Turgeon is a President, COO at SPECTRUM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Mr. Patel’s lifelong drive and constant desire to discover what’s next has carried Amneal Pharmaceuticals from humble beginnings to an emerging global presence. Patel is the recipient of several industry honors including the 2011 Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year Life Sciences Award® and supports various philanthropic and charitable causes both in the US and abroad. Patel and his wife, Priti Patel, established the Niswarth Children Foundation in 2013, with the goal of bringing fresh water, sanitation, sustenance, and education to one million underprivileged children. Patel received his bachelor’s degree in commerce from H.A. College of Commerce, India, and his Bachelor of Science in business administration from New Jersey City University. He also received an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from New Jersey City University in recognition of his efforts to serve others and help them transform their lives. Patel serves on the boards of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, the Art of Living Foundation, the New Jersey City University Foundation, and the Family Reach Foundation.

John Fraher is a Chief Executive Officer at Aptalis Pharma Inc, Chief Executive Officer at Eurand NV, and Board Member at Ellodi Pharmaceuticals and is based in United States. He has worked as Pres:Aptalis Pharma Technologies at Aptalis Pharma Inc, Production Manager at Fort Dodge Animal Health, and President at Aptalis Pharma Inc. John works or has worked as President:America at Eurand Pharmaceuticals Hldg. He attended University College Dublin between 1984 and 1989.