Amarin appoints Joseph Zakrzewski as Executive Chairman
In addition, Mr. Zakrzewski contributed 17 years of service to Eli Lilly & Company in a variety of capacities, including Vice President of Corporate Business Development where he had global responsibility for licensing activities. Mr. Zakrzewski is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Xcellerex Inc, a Massachusetts-based biotechnology company. He serves on the board of directors of Insulet Corporation and is Chairman of the boards of directors for Promedior Inc. and Zelos Therapeutics. Mr. Zakrzewski received a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MS in Biochemical Engineering from Drexel University, and received an MBA in Finance from Indiana University.
Effective upon Mr. Zakrzewski joining the Board of Directors as Executive Chairman on January 1, 2010, Mr. Lynch will step down as Chairman but will continue to serve as a member of Amarin’s Board of Directors.
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