Antares Pharma Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Apple to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Apple most recently served as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Apple succeeds Eamonn P. Hobbs whose employment with the company ended on January 24, 2016.

Mr. Hobbs also resigned as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Apple will cease to serve as Chief Operating Officer in connection with his assumption of the role of President and Chief Executive Officer.