Summary by Futu AI
On March 4, 2024, Apollomics Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced the appointment of Matthew Plunkett, Ph.D., as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dr. Plunkett is recognized for his extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical sector, including his recent role as CFO at Aeovian Pharmaceuticals and his leadership in the Nasdaq IPOs of Imago Biosciences and Nkarta Therapeutics. His appointment is seen as a strategic move for Apollomics as the company progresses with its clinical, regulatory, and commercialization plans, particularly for its lead drug candidates vebreltinib and uproleselan. The company, which focuses on developing oncology therapies, has a pipeline of nine drug candidates, with six in clinical development. The announcement was made via a press release, which is furnished with the SEC but not deemed 'filed' for legal purposes.