Allakos Inc. announced the appointments of two industry veterans to the leadership team. Dr. Robert Alexander, former Chief Executive Officer of ZS Pharma, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Allakos and Dr. Adam Tomasi, former Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Corporate Development at ZS Pharma, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Allakos. Prior to
ZS Pharma, Dr. Alexander was a Director at Alta Partners, a venture capital firm specializing in investing in
development stage therapeutic companies.