David Rubenstein, ’73, Joins Moderna's Board of Directors
David Rubenstein Joins Moderna's Board of Directors
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, will join Moderna's Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2024. Upon Mr. Rubenstein's appointment, directors Robert Langer and Stephen Berenson will also retire from the Board. Mr. Rubenstein will replace Mr. Berenson on the Audit Committee of the Board. Both Dr. Langer and Mr. Berenson have agreed to continue providing advisory services to the Company on key matters following their Board retirement.
"As Moderna reaches its next stage of development as a commercial company with global reach, we are honored to welcome David Rubenstein to the Board," said Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna and Chief Executive Officer of Flagship Pioneering. "David brings an incredibly rich depth of experience investing in and growing businesses across a host of industries as the Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and former Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group. As the Chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations and Chairman of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., David is also one of the most respected voices globally on issues related to policy and international affairs, and we welcome his insight as we execute on our global growth strategy."
"I am honored to join the Board of Directors at Moderna, a company at the forefront of medical innovation and biotechnology," said David M. Rubenstein. "Moderna's commitment to groundbreaking research and its role in addressing global health challenges align deeply with my passion for advancing scientific progress and improving lives. I look forward to contributing to the continued success and transformative impact of this remarkable organization."
"As we pursue our mission of delivering the greatest impact to people through mRNA medicines, David is the ideal partner to help guide our growth as we scale efficiently, while also reaching new markets and geographies," said Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer of Moderna. "We are privileged to have David join the Moderna Board, and we look forward to working together."
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