Core Insights - NEXGEL, Inc. has appointed Steve Ciardiello, CPA, to its Board of Directors, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial leadership and corporate governance [1][2] - The CEO of NEXGEL, Adam Levy, expressed confidence that Ciardiello's financial acumen will be valuable as the company enters a new growth phase [2] - Ciardiello, currently the Chief Accounting Officer at Shutterstock, has a strong background in financial transformation and operational efficiency [2] Company Overview - NEXGEL is a provider of healthcare, beauty, and over-the-counter products, specializing in ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogels [3] - The company has been developing and manufacturing electron-beam, cross-linked hydrogels for over two decades [3] - NEXGEL's product brands include Silverseal®, Hexagels®, Turfguard®, Kenkoderm®, and Silly George®, and it has strategic manufacturing relationships with leading consumer healthcare companies [3]