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Viridien: Viridien’s governance is evolving
VIRIVirios Therapeutics(VIRI) GlobeNewswire·2024-12-18 16:45

Governance Changes - The governance structure of Viridien is evolving with a temporary unification of the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer under Sophie ZURQUIYAH, effective April 30, 2025 [1][3] - Philippe SALLE will be appointed as Lead Director, subject to the renewal of his mandate as a director at the General Meeting on April 30, 2025 [1][2] Succession Planning - The Board has decided to implement a succession plan, allowing Sophie ZURQUIYAH to assume the combined roles of Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer for a transitional period until the General Meeting of 2026 [3][4] - The Board aims to restore a separate governance structure by 2026 [4] Acknowledgments - Colette LEWINER, Chair of the Appointment, Remuneration and Governance Committee, expressed gratitude to Philippe SALLE for his contributions since 2018 and acknowledged Sophie ZURQUIYAH's leadership in the ongoing transformation of the Group [4] Company Overview - Viridien is an advanced technology, digital, and Earth data company focused on sustainable solutions, employing around 3,500 people globally and listed on Euronext Paris SA [5]