AntriaBio Appoints Nektar Therapeutics CFO to its Board of Directors

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Oct. 09, 2017 -- AntriaBio, Inc. (“AntriaBio” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:ANTB), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative drug therapies for patients with metabolic diseases, announced today the appointment of Gil Labrucherie to its Board of Directors (“Board”) where he will serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Labrucherie is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nektar Therapeutics.

Nevan Elam, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “Gil is a fantastic addition to our Board. He is a talented, multi-faceted executive and his strategic counsel will be highly valued as we advance the Company and prepare to list on a national stock exchange. We are excited to have Gil join us.”

Mr. Labrucherie brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in finance, legal and corporate development to the Board. Prior to serving as CFO of Nektar, he was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Nektar from 2007 to 2016. Earlier in his career, Mr. Labrucherie was an executive at different organizations where he was responsible for global corporate alliances and mergers and acquisitions.

“I am pleased to join AntriaBio’s Board at a pivotal time when the Company is poised for significant growth,” said Mr. Labrucherie. “I look forward to supporting the management team and Board as they execute on their development strategy for therapies targeting metabolic diseases with high unmet needs.”

Mr. Labrucherie began his career as an associate in the corporate practice of the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Mr. Labrucherie received his J.D. from University of California Boalt Hall School of Law, where he was a member of the California Law Review and Order of the Coif, and received his B.A. from the University of California, Davis. Mr. Labrucherie is a member of the State Bar of California and is a Certified Management Accountant.

About AntriaBio, Inc.
AntriaBio is a patient-centric biopharmaceutical growth company specializing in the development of innovative drug therapies for patients with diabetes and metabolic diseases. For more information visit: www.antriabio.com.

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AntriaBio, Inc. Contact:
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