Appili Therapeutics Inc. announced that Don Cilla, Pharm.D., M.B.A., who has served as Appili's Chief Development Officer for two years, has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Appili. Dr. Cilla has over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, serving in key leadership roles across research and development in pharmaceutical, biotech and generic drug companies. In prior roles, Dr. Cilla led and participated in the global development of more than 40 products, of which six products are clinically and commercially successful.

In his new role as Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Cilla will also join Appili's Board of Directors. Additional Board changes include Ian Mortimer stepping down as Chair of the Board and Director and Dr. Theresa Matkovits being appointed as Lead Independent Director.