BioPorto A/S Announces the Appointment of a New CEO as Part of its Succession Planning Strategy

June 10, 2025

Announcement no. 16

BioPorto A/S Announces the Appointment of a New CEO as Part of its Succession Planning Strategy

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK and BOSTON, MA, USA, June 10, 2025, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - BioPorto A/S (BioPorto or the Company) (CPH:BIOPOR) today announced the appointment of Carsten Buhl as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BioPorto A/S and its subsidiaries, effective 1 September 2025, as part of the Company’s succession planning strategy.

BioPorto’s current CEO, Peter Mørch Eriksen, will remain in his position until 1 September 2025. Following this date, Peter Mørch Eriksen will support the incoming CEO during the transition period to ensure a smooth and effective onboarding process.

Carsten Buhl has spent more than 25 years in the MedTech/life science industries, recently as President of Americas at WSAudiology and part of its executive management. Further, Carsten has experience from senior leadership positions at Natus Medical Inc, Ambu and GN Store Nord.

Jens Due Olsen, Chair of BioPorto, stated: "I am pleased to welcome Carsten Buhl to BioPorto. Carsten will be instrumental in launching ProNephro AKI (NGAL)™ in the US market, driving revenue growth and finalizing the clinical studies & submitting an FDA application for adult use in 2026. With a strong background in MedTech/life science, Carsten has a proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Carsten will be a solid addition to the BioPorto team.”

Carsten Buhl, BioPorto’s incoming CEO, commented: “I am excited to join BioPorto at this amazing point in its journey, and look forward together with the BioPorto team to materialize the full potential of the Company's biomarker tests within kidney health, critical tests that can improve the clinical and economic outcomes for patients, providers, and healthcare ecosystem globally."

Jens Due Olsen added: “I want to extend my gratitude to and thank Peter for his dedication and important contributions to BioPorto. During this second tenure, significant milestones have been achieved — including the development of a comprehensive Corporate Strategy Plan, securing revenue growth, preparation for the commercial launch of ProNephro AKI (NGAL) in the US, advancement of the clinical trial for adult use, and securing successive critical financing rounds for the Company. These accomplishments have laid a robust foundation for BioPorto’s continued growth and success.”

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About BioPorto

BioPorto is an in vitro diagnostics company focused on saving lives and improving the quality of life with actionable biomarkers – tools designed to help clinicians make changes in patient management. The Company uses its expertise in antibodies and assay development, as well as its platform for assay development, to create a pipeline of novel and compelling products that focus on conditions where there is significant unmet medical need, and where the Company’s tests can help improve clinical and economic outcomes for patients, providers, and the healthcare ecosystem.

The Company’s flagship products are based on the NGAL biomarker and designed to aid in the risk assessment and diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury, a common clinical syndrome that can have severe consequences, including significant morbidity and mortality, if not identified and treated early. With the aid of NGAL levels, physicians can identify patients potentially at risk of AKI more rapidly than is possible with current standard of care measurements, enabling earlier intervention and more tailored patient management strategies. The Company markets NGAL tests under applicable registrations including CE mark in several countries worldwide.

BioPorto has facilities in Copenhagen, Denmark and Boston, MA, USA. The shares of BioPorto A/S are listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange. For more information visit

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