MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 26, 2017 -- Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS), a clinical-stage dermatologist-led pharmaceutical company, today announced the appointment of Andrew Powell to the Aclaris Board, effective January 25th, 2017.
Andrew Powell has more than 27 years in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. He most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Medivation, Inc. from May 2015 until its acquisition by Pfizer, Inc. Prior to Medivation, Mr. Powell served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of InterMune, Inc. where he helped the company prepare for the U.S. approval and launch of Esbriet® (pirfenidone) and played a leadership role in InterMune’s acquisition by Roche Holdings AG. Earlier in his career, Mr. Powell held positions of increasing responsibility for nearly 15 years at the multi-national healthcare company Baxter International, Inc., where he was instrumental in a series of transactions that established Baxter throughout Asia. Subsequently, he was part of the senior team that repositioned Collagenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a leader in dermatology before its acquisition by Galderma Pharma S.A. Mr. Powell then served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at ImClone Systems, Inc., where he helped the company grow before playing a key role in its sale to Eli Lilly. Immediately prior to joining InterMune, he was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc. through its successful sale to Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. Mr. Powell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.
“I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome our new board member, Andrew Powell,” said Aclaris Chief Executive Officer Neal Walker. “His significant leadership experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries will be a valuable asset for Aclaris as we evolve into a fully integrated commercial company."
About Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage dermatologist-led pharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing, and commercializing innovative and differentiated therapies to address significant unmet needs in medical and aesthetic dermatology. Aclaris is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania and more information can be found by visiting the Aclaris website at www.aclaristx.com.
Contact: Aclaris Contact Michael Tung, M.D. Investor Relations 484-329-2140 [email protected] Media Contact Mariann Caprino TogoRun 917-242-1087 [email protected]


LG Electronics Posts Record Q1 Revenue Amid Strong Demand and Cost Improvements
Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions
Annie Altman Amends Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty Push
UAE's Largest Natural Gas Facility Suspended After Attack-Triggered Fire
Trump Administration Plans 100% Tariffs on Pharmaceutical Imports
TSMC Japan's Second Fab to Produce 3nm Chips by 2028
Microsoft Eyes $7B Texas Energy Deal to Power AI Data Centers
Samsung Electronics Posts Eightfold Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand
Apple Turns 50: From Garage Startup to AI Crossroads
MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown
Private Credit Under Pressure: Is a Slow-Motion Crisis Unfolding?
First Western Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Since Iran War Began
RBC Capital: European Medtech Firms Show Minimal Middle East and Energy Risk Exposure
Ford Issues Major Recall on Over 422,000 Vehicles Due to Windshield Wiper Defect
Nike Beats Q3 Estimates but China Weakness and Margin Pressure Weigh on Outlook
SoftwareONE Posts 22.5% Revenue Surge in 2025 on Crayon Acquisition 



