2seventy Bio CEO Leschly to step down after identification of successor

Nick Leschly has informed the Company’s Board of Directors that he intends to step down as CEO upon the Board’s identification of his successor. The Company expects that Mr. Leschly will be appointed Chairman of the Board upon this transition. The Board has retained an executive recruitment firm to assist with the search for Mr. Leschly’s successor as CEO. “After nearly 14 years as CEO of bluebird and 2seventy I feel beyond grateful and humbled to have had the opportunity to help bring four cell therapies to patients and do our part to advance the field,” said Nick Leschly, chief kairos officer. “I very much look forward to continuing to work closely with the board and leadership team to advance 2seventy’s mission for patients.” Additionally, Chip Baird, formerly Chief Financial Officer, is now Chief Operating Officer expanding his responsibilities to include finance, corporate development, investor relations and corporate communications as well as portfolio and program/alliance management.