Aptose names Fletcher Payne chief business officer

Aptose Biosciences announced the appointment of Fletcher Payne to Chief Business Officer, in addition to his role as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. With a healthcare tenure of more than 25 years, Mr. Payne has held several CFO and senior management positions at biotech companies in addition to finance and accounting roles, and has overseen legal, corporate development and licensing functions. During his career, he has executed a wide array of business transactions totaling more than $3.7B, with healthcare focus in clinical testing, oncology, neurological, and orphan diseases indications. “Fletcher’s financial and business oversight has proven to be instrumental as we continue to evolve our business and operations strategies,” said William G. Rice, Ph.D., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “He brings the strategic leadership necessary at a time of significant opportunity for Aptose.”