Apricus Elects Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D. as New Chairman

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Apricus Biosciences (APRI) Appoints Kleanthis Xanthopoulos as Chairman

December 11, 2013 7:07 AM EST

Apricus Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: APRI) announced that Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D. has been elected as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Xanthopoulos succeeds Mr. Rusty Ray in the Chairman role. Mr. Ray will continue to serve as a Director and will assume key roles on the Company's audit, compensation and corporate governance committees of the Board. Dr. Xanthopoulos has been a member of the Apricus Board since 2011.

"I am honored to be elected Chairman of the Apricus Board of Directors during this pivotal point in the Company's evolution," said Dr. Xanthopoulos.... More