Athersys (ATHX) Announces CEO Transition

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Athersys Announces CEO Transition

February 16, 2021 7:00 AM EST

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CLEVELAND, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Athersys, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHX), a regenerative medicine company developing MultiStem® cell therapy, today announced that Dr. Gil Van Bokkelen has stepped down as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Athersys Board has appointed William (B.J.) Lehmann, the Companys... More