Management and Advisors
Born 1974
Chief Executive Officer, appointed in 2024
Holds a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Professional background includes serving as CEO of XNK Therapeutics and holding several senior leadership positions within the Johnson & Johnson group, both in Sweden and internationally.
Other assignments: CEO of Prosmedic Sweden.
Shareholding, direct or indirect: 260,000 shares
No warrants
Born in 1970.
Hugo assumed the role of CFO in 2023. He holds a master's degree in Organizational and Behavioral Sciences from the Dutch Military Academy in Breda, and an MBA in Executive Management from Uppsala University. Hugo brings 18 years of experience from various CFO roles in both publicly listed and private growth companies, primarily within the life science sector.
Other positions: CFO at Energiengagemang i Sverige AB, CFO at Zwipe AS, board member at Abilia Holding AB, Catator AB, and Petit Consulting AB.
Direct and/or indirect shareholdings: 300,000.
Direct and/or indirect holdings of warrants: 789 000 units 2023/2027.
Born in 1965.
Stefan assumed the role of Chief Development Officer in 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology and has accumulated 20 years of experience in project management within drug development. He has a background in various positions at AstraZeneca, and a broad expertise panning from preclinical development to clinical trials.
Other positions: CEO of ESP Life Sciences Consulting.
Direct and/or indirect shareholdings: 139 162 (via company).
Direct and/or indirect holdings of warrants: 527 143 units 2023/2027.
Scientific Advisors
Lipigon has a network of leading scientific advisors in the field of lipid-related diseases. Their role involves providing guidance and expertise on specific matters, as well as optimizing the company's preclinical and clinical studies. The members of the scientific advisory board include:
Dr. Maj Hedtjärn, molecular biologist and RNA drug expert.
Dr. Troels Koch, chemist and RNA drug expert.
Prof. Jörg Heeren, expert in lipoprotein metabolism.
Prof. Sander Kersten, world-renowned authority in ANGPTL research.
Dr. Ludger Scheja, senior scientist, diabetes expert, and former researcher at Eli Lilly.