INSYS Therapeutics Announces Resignation of Patrick P. Fourteau From Board of Directors
PHOENIX, Oct. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insys Therapeutics (NASDAQ:INSY) (“INSYS” or “the company”) today accepted the resignation of Patrick P. Fourteau from its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Fourteau cited personal reasons for stepping down from the board.
“I would like to thank Patrick for his service to INSYS over the past seven years,” said Board Chairman Steven Meyer. “We wish Patrick the best for the future.” Mr. Fourteau has been a member of the INSYS Board since March 2011.
“In alignment with its vision to become the leader in the cannabinoids market and grow the business, the company initiated a search in May of this year to identify new board members to enhance its expertise in R&D and finance, and will communicate its progress as the candidate selection process is finalized,” Mr. Meyer added.
About INSYS
INSYS Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative drugs and novel drug delivery systems of therapeutic molecules that improve patients’ quality of life. Using proprietary spray technology and capabilities to develop pharmaceutical cannabinoids, INSYS is developing a pipeline of products intending to address unmet medical needs and the clinical shortcomings of existing commercial products.
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