GenVec's (GNVC) CEO Paul Fischer Announces Resignation
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GenVec, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNVC) today announced that Paul Fischer, Ph.D. has informed the Board of Directors of his plan to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Fischer, 62, will continue to serve until a successor is named and the CEO transition is complete. The Board has retained Spencer Stuart, a nationally recognized executive search firm, to advise the Board on potential candidates.
"I am proud to have served GenVec, our employees, our Board of Directors and our stockholders, as a director, President and Chief Executive Officer, since 1996," said Dr. Fischer. "Our dedicated employees, management team and Board have put GenVec on a solid footing, and I am confident that the company is well-positioned for its next phase of growth and development. I look forward to working with the Board and my successor to ensure a seamless transition."
"On behalf of the Board and everyone at GenVec, I want to thank Paul for the leadership, dedication and commitment that he has given the Company over the last 15 years," said Zola Horovitz, Ph.D., Chairman of the Board of Directors. "He has been an outstanding leader in both good and challenging times. The Board is committed to hiring the right candidate to serve as GenVec's next CEO and will complete the search as expeditiously as possible."
"I am proud to have served GenVec, our employees, our Board of Directors and our stockholders, as a director, President and Chief Executive Officer, since 1996," said Dr. Fischer. "Our dedicated employees, management team and Board have put GenVec on a solid footing, and I am confident that the company is well-positioned for its next phase of growth and development. I look forward to working with the Board and my successor to ensure a seamless transition."
"On behalf of the Board and everyone at GenVec, I want to thank Paul for the leadership, dedication and commitment that he has given the Company over the last 15 years," said Zola Horovitz, Ph.D., Chairman of the Board of Directors. "He has been an outstanding leader in both good and challenging times. The Board is committed to hiring the right candidate to serve as GenVec's next CEO and will complete the search as expeditiously as possible."
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