Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas G. Wiggans, a veteran biopharmaceutical executive, as Chairperson of Jaspers Board of Directors, effective immediately. Bill Lis is stepping down as Chairperson and will retire from the Board in December of this year. He brings a very strong track record with him to Board, having served in senior leadership positions for over four decades at multiple successful biopharmaceutical companies, particularly in the dermatology space.

Mr. Wiggans most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Pardes Biosciences. Prior to Pardes, he founded Dermira in 2010 and served as its Chairman and CEO until it was acquired by Eli Lilly and Company in February 2020. Prior to founding Dermira, Tom served as Chairman and CEO of Peplin, Inc. until Peplins acquisition by LEO Pharma A/S in 2009.

He also served as Chairman and CEO of Connetics Corporation until it was acquired by Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in 2006. Prior to Connetics, he served as President and COO of CytoTherapeutics Inc. and in various management positions at Ares-Serono S.A., including as president of its U.S. pharmaceutical operations and managing director of its U.K. pharmaceutical operations. He began his career with Eli Lilly &Co.

Mr. Wiggans is currently on the Board of Directors of Annexon, Inc., and Cymabay Therapeutics Inc. He has previously served on the Board of Directors for various industry organizations, educational institutions, and both private and public companies, including service on the board of Forma Therapeutics, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Sangamo Biosciences, Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). He is currently a member of the board of trustees of the University of Kansas Endowment Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.