SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 28, 2012--Dendreon Corporation (Nasdaq:DNDN) today announced three new appointments to the Company’s executive team. Joe DePinto is joining Dendreon as executive vice president, global commercial operations; Robert S. Poulton, currently global head of quality, has been appointed executive vice president, technical operations; and Christine Mikail is joining Dendreon as executive vice president, corporate development, general counsel, and secretary. Mr. DePinto, Mr. Poulton and Ms. Mikail will report to John H. Johnson, president and chief executive officer. All three appointments are effective immediately.