Surrozen, Inc. announced that Andrew Maleki, age 36, has joined the Surrozen management team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 12, 2025. Mr. Maleki brings more than a decade of experience in the biotech industry spanning corporate strategy, business development and operational leadership, including playing a key role in raising over $500 million in capital. Most recently, he led corporate development and program leadership at Lassen Therapeutics, where he helped shape portfolio strategy and business development efforts.
Prior to Lassen Therapeutics, Mr. Maleki held positions of increasing responsibility at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, where he led collaborations, licensing deals, and acquisitions across various therapeutic areas. Earlier in his career, he worked at PureTech Health and ClearView Healthcare Partners, where he developed a strong track record of guiding growth-stage biotechnology companies through critical inflection points. Mr. Maleki holds a B.A. in Biology and Economics with distinction from Yale University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Charles Williams, who has served in the dual role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and CFO, will continue solely as COO. In this dedicated capacity, Mr. Williams will intensify his focus on strategic initiatives, corporate development and enterprise execution, working closely with the executive team to advance Surrozen?s corporate objectives and development programs.
