TORRANCE, Calif., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. (OTCMarkets: EMMA), a leader in sickle cell disease treatment, announced that Willis C. Lee has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lee, who previously served as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Lee said, "we are working hard to improve the efficiency of the company by reorganizing every level of our operations. We believe that these moves will better position us to serve our patients, clients, and shareholders, and equip us to face the challenges posed by the launch of generic L-glutamine. As the new CEO, I will ensure that we continue to grow our market presence in the Middle East and invest in research that will expand our pipelines and increase the value of the company. In the next few months, I will work aggressively with the Board, members of the newly restructured teams, and all stakeholders to ensure that your trust in us is well justified."
About Emmaus Life Sciences
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, marketing and sale of innovative treatments and therapies, including those in the rare and orphan disease categories. For more information, please visit www.emmausmedical.com.
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