By Stephen Nakrosis

Galapagos NV on Monday said Co-Founder and Chief Executive Onno van de Stolpe will retire.

The biotechnology company said Mr. van de Stolpe will remain as CEO until a successor is found.

The company's supervisory board launched an external search for his successor, Galapagos said.

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(END) Dow Jones Newswires

08-30-21 1713ET