Orchard Therapeutics plc announced that Anne Dupraz has been appointed to the expanded role of chief development officer. In addition to overseeing the company’s regulatory strategy, Ms. Dupraz will lead product development with the goal of ensuring a seamless approach to moving Orchard’s programs through to potential regulatory approval. Ran Zheng, chief technical officer, and Andrea Spezzi, chief medical officer, are stepping down from their respective leadership positions with Orchard to pursue other opportunities. Orchard has initiated a global search for permanent replacements for both of these roles.