VIVUS CEO and leadership

John has over 20 years of healthcare experience with 10 years directly in the cancer field. He is a board member or trusted advisor on active investments in Cancer, Dermatology, Diabetes, Anatomical Pathology, Generic Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear Pharmaceuticals, Health Payments and Health Information Technology through Bioveda China Fund, Amorperum Health and with a small number of top tier Private Equity Healthcare Firms. He is very active in board roles with a variety of healthcare companies in Israel, China, India and the US. Some of his past boards include Prodigy Health, which sold to Aetna (NYSE:AET) , and CITIC Pharmaceuticals, which sold to Shanghai Pharmaceuticals (SH:601607). Previously, John was the CEO of Oncology Therapeutics Network, which sold to McKesson, President of Oncology Services at Bristol Myers Squibb, and a Vice President at McKesson. He was a co- founder of Cancer Centers of Excellence and an early investor in Oncology Molecular Imaging. John studied economics and physics at University of California at Davis and has a Bachelor of Science from University of the State of New York. John served for 12 years in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. He is currently a member of YPO and is active with the Wounded Warrior Project.

Results Driven Commercial LeaderAccomplished commercial leader with a track record of delivering financial results on healthcare businesses. Leverages keen understanding of HCPs, Consumers and Payors, to deliver focus and ROI. Special expertise in wellness, consumer-centric brands, challenger businesses, digital marketing and e-solutions.Specialties: Pharmaceutical, OTC and life science marketing, Launch readiness, Brand Management, Strategy, Business Turn-arounds, Consumer Engagement, Patient Communications, Professional Marketing, Global launch, Women's Healthcare, KOL Advocacy, Public Policy, CRM, Multiple therapeutic areas, Digital marketing, Multi-channel communications, Field force, Tactical planning, Brand teams, Unmet needs, Customer insights, Shopper marketing, Commercial lead, Consumer journey, Social media marketing, issues management, Pharmacy, Injectable and Nasal Delivery

Janet T. Verneuille, CPA is a Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at VIVUS INC.

I am a senior accounting and finance professional with experience managing the finance, accounting and administration of growth oriented companies from start-ups to public and private companies large and small. I have held the roles of Chief Financial Officer, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, Sr. Director of Finance and Controller and I have extensive experience in financial and strategic planning, GAAP and SEC reporting, financial analysis, cost accounting, risk management, taxation, negotiation, fund raising, human resources and administration. My current objective is to use my background in business to serve charitable organizations in the Bay Area.Some career highlights include:-Over 35 years professional finance, accounting and general business experience.-Over 12 years as the principal accounting officer or senior accounting executive of two public companies. No restatements and no material weaknesses during my tenure.-Certified Public Accountant with 10 years experience as an auditor with Ernst and Whinney (predecessor firm to Ernst and Young)-Implemented internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls to ensure full compliance with Sarbanes Oxley-Supported equity raise, convertible debt and lines of credit with major lenders totaling over $500 million.-Implemented business enterprise systems from GP Dynamics, QuickBooks, MAS 200 to Oracle.-Established the back office infrastructure to support the launch of a major pharmaceutical product.-Designed and implemented cost accounting systems in support of manufacturing, steel processing, drug manufacturing, and clinical R & D programs.- Managed the financial planning and analysis, forecasting, and annual operating plan that successfully guided the company through five fold growth in net profits.