Oxurion strengthens its Board of Directors with the arrival of Nelly Souleymane

14 Feb 2025 19:00 CET

LEUVEN, BELGIUM - February 14, 2024 - 7:00PM, Oxurion NV (Euronext Brussels: OXUR), a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Leuven, announces a change in its Board of Directors with the departure of Ms. Anat Loewenstein and Ms. Nathalie Laarakker, effective as of January 13, 2025, and the integration of Nelly Souleymane as an independent director, coopted by the Board of Directors.

These changes are part of Oxurion's strategy to strengthen the diversity and complementarity of expertise within its Board, to better support its development and increase its visibility among stakeholders.

Strengthened governance and strategic expertise in communication

Oxurion warmly thanks Ms. Loewenstein and Ms. Laarakker for their commitment and contribution to the Board of Directors. At the same time, the co-optation of Nelly Souleymane brings a strategic vision in communication, reputation management and public affairs. With 19 years of experience, a significant part of which was spent at Bayer, she has contributed to transforming the group's image and reputation through major campaigns on agricultural science research, vector-borne diseases and food production quality. Her expertise will strengthen Oxurion's corporate and institutional communication in a context of strong innovation and evolution in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Ms. Souleymane's appointment will be submitted to the next General Shareholders' Meeting.

Governance focused on innovation and diversity

The co-optation of Nelly Souleymane illustrates Oxurion's commitment to balanced and representative governance, in line with best practices in the biopharmaceutical sector. This development aims to strengthen Oxurion's strategic impact in the development of innovative ophthalmic solutions, while consolidating its position with investors, industrial partners and the general public.

About Oxurion

Oxurion (Euronext Brussels: OXUR) is a biotechnology company specialising in the development of next-generation standard ophthalmic therapies for the treatment of retinal diseases. Oxurion is headquartered in Leuven. Further information is available at www.oxurion.com

Important information about forward-looking statements

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