Epigenomics announced today that the Supervisory Board appointed Albert Weber Executive VP of Finance effective January 1, 2018.
Berlin (Germany) and Germantown, MD (U.S.A.), November 29, 2017 - Epigenomics AG (Frankfurt Prime Standard: ECX, OTCQX: EPGNY), announced today that the Supervisory Board appointed Albert Weber Executive Vice President of Finance effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Weber, who has worked at Epigenomics for the past seventeen years, will become a member of the Executive Board of Epigenomics and continue to oversee the company’s financial, accounting and controlling departments.
Mr. Weber (54), has more than 25 years of corporate finance experience including the last seventeen years at Epigenomics. Prior to this recent appointment Mr. Weber was the Senior Vice President of Finance, Accounting and Controlling for Epigenomics. Prior to joining the company, Albert served as Manager Controlling of Pironet AG, a Cologne based IT start-up and previously at EMI Group Germany as the Manager Treasury and Corporate Accounting. Mr. Weber has experience in capital raises, all corporate finance functions and IPO’s. He has a degree in Business Administration from Cologne University and is certified in IFRS accounting.
Heino von Prondzynski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated: “The Supervisory Board is very happy to recognize Albert’s hard work and dedication to Epigenomics by adding him the Executive Board. Mr. Weber’s financial experience will be a valued benefit to the Executive Board as the company prepares for the next stage of growth.”
“I am excited to join the Executive Board,” said Mr. Weber. “I’ve been with Epigenomics for seventeen years and I’m truly excited about the amazing opportunity in front of the company. I look forward to helping the organization transform the colorectal screening market.”
About Epigenomics
Epigenomics is a molecular diagnostics company focused on blood-based detection of cancers using its proprietary DNA methylation biomarker technology. The company develops and commercializes diagnostic products across multiple cancer indications with high medical need. Epigenomics’ lead product, Epi proColon, is a blood-based screening test for the detection of colorectal cancer. Epi proColon has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is currently marketed in the United States, Europe, and China and selected other countries. Epigenomics’ second product, Epi proLung(R), is in development as a blood-based test for lung cancer detection.
For more information, visit www.epigenomics.com.
Contact:
Epigenomics AG, Investor Relations, Peter Vogt, Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin, Tel +49 (0) 30 24345 386, Fax +49 (0) 30 24345 555, E-Mail: ir@epigenomics.com
