MONTREAL, Aug. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theratechnologies Inc. (Theratechnologies) (TSX: TH) today announced that Mr. Jean-Denis Talon has decided to retire from the board of directors of Theratechnologies. He was first elected on the board of directors in 2001.
“I feel honored and privileged to have served for so many years on the board of directors of Theratechnologies. The Company is now recognized as a long-standing success story of the biotech sector in Quebec and abroad. I believe that, as the Company is stronger than ever before, it is a good time for me to leave and to let others help bring the Company to new heights,” said Jean-Denis Talon.
“On behalf of the board of directors at Theratechnologies, I want to thank Jean-Denis from the bottom of my heart for everything he has done to support Theratechnologies in good and bad times. His precious advice and exceptional personality will be greatly missed by us all. Theratechnologies owes Jean-Denis a great deal of gratitude for helping to become such a successful company,” said Dawn Svoronos, Chair of the Board, Theratechnologies Inc.
“Through the years, the management greatly benefited from the strong strategic skills of Jean-Denis. His presence and contribution will have a long-lasting impact on our Company and I am thankful for having worked with him,” said Luc Tanguay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Theratechnologies Inc.
About Theratechnologies
Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) is a specialty pharmaceutical company addressing unmet medical needs by bringing to market specialized therapies for people with orphan medical conditions, including those living with HIV. Further information about Theratechnologies is available on the Company's website at www.theratech.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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