CombiGene AB (publ) announced that CEO Jan Nilsson will leave his position as CEO of the Company on September 1, 2023, when the Company's current COO Peter Ekolind will take over as CEO in accordance with current succession plan. Peter Ekolind has extensive leadership experience from the pharmaceutical and medtech industry. Many years of experience from a variety of positions have given Peter solid knowledge in product development, sales, marketing, preclinical development and GMP manufacturing.

Peter has held several senior positions such as Business Area Manager, COO and CEO. He has served in a variety of firms, ranging from large multi-international companies to small development companies, with roles in business development, capitalization, internationalization, change management, innovation issues, public procurement, negotiations, and research collaborations with universities. Peter has been Chief Operating Officer at CombiGene since September 2022.

Jan Nilsson will continue to assist CombiGene on a consultancy basis, including the Company's involvement in the newly formed CCRM Nordic AB, where Jan was recently elected Chairman of the Board.