Keros Therapeutics appoints CEO Jasbir Seehra as Chair of Board

Keros Therapeutics announced changes to its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, effective July 1. Keros’ Board has appointed Jasbir S. Seehra, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, as Chair of the Board, effective July 1 . Dr. Seehra will succeed current Chair Carl L. Gordon, Ph.D, C.F.A., who will remain an active Board member. Jean-Jacques Bienaime will serve as the Lead Independent Director of the Board, effective July 1. Additionally, Christopher Rovaldi has been promoted to President, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Rovaldi succeeds Dr. Seehra, who served as the Company’s President from December 2015 until June 30. Mr. Rovaldi will also continue serving as Chief Operating Officer of Keros. “I am honored to expand my role with Keros as the next Chair of its Board. I look forward to working with and leading our Board, which is comprised of directors with diverse backgrounds and extensive life sciences industry experience, in continued value creation for stockholders,” said Dr. Seehra. “Separately, Chris has been an indispensable partner to me and an integral part of Keros’ growth. With Chris in this new role, we will have additional leadership focus on our strategic and operational priorities across the company, which is critical as we prepare for the initiation of our first registrational Phase 3 clinical trial of elritercept in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes.”