Acorda Therapeutics Names Jane Wasman President, International

ARDSLEY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that it has named Jane Wasman as President, International. Ms. Wasman most recently has served as Acorda’s Chief, Strategic Development and General Counsel. In her new role, Ms. Wasman will lead the Company’s efforts to identify and launch in-licensing and commercial opportunities outside the United States. She will also be responsible for managing Acorda’s collaboration with Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) in their international development and commercialization of FAMPYRA® (prolonged-release fampridine tablets). Ms. Wasman will also continue to lead the Company’s global strategic development and will retain the title of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.