Innovent Biologics, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Gary Zieziula as an independent non-executive director of the board of directors ("the Board") and a member of the audit committee of the Board and the strategy committee of the Board. Mr. Zieziula has over 40 years of experience building and guiding strong, sustainable sales and operations organizations across Europe and North America in several MNCs. He is currently the President of Kyowa Kirin USA Holdings, Inc. ("Kyowa Kirin USA"), theNorth America Region Headquarters of Kyowa Kirin Co.

Ltd. ("Kyowa Kirin"). Kyowa Kirin is a Japan-based global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies cutting-edge science, including its expertise in antibody research and engineering, to address the needs of patients across multiple therapeutic areas such as nephrology, oncology, immunology/allergy and neurology. Mr. Zieziula joined Kyowa Kirin USA in 2019.

Under his leadership, North America has become the fastest growing region of Kyowa Kirin's global business. Before joining Kyowa Kirin USA, Mr. Zieziula successively served as the chief commercial officer and President of EMD Serono, the North American subsidiary of Merck KGaA pharmaceutical company, where he promoted the successful commercialization of the company's oncology, nerve /immunity, fertility and endocrine products in North America, reversed the downward trend of many products in the North American market and strengthened the growth momentum of market share. Previously, Mr. Zieziula served as a strategic adviser to venture capital firms and pharma companies on M&A and product licensing opportunities in the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology market.

Mr. Zieziula had also held important positions at AMAG, Roche, Bristol Myers Squibb and Merck & Co. Currently. Mr. Zieziula received his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York and an MBA degree from Canisius College.