Eyenovia Announces Independent Director Stephen Benjamin to Step Down to Assume Role of Head of White House’s Office of Public Engagement
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: EYEN), a pre-commercial ophthalmic technology company developing the Optejet® delivery system for use both in connection with its own drug-device therapeutic programs for mydriasis, presbyopia and pediatric progressive myopia as well as out-licensing for additional indications, today announced that Stephen Benjamin, an independent director on the Company’s Board of Directors, is stepping down to assume the role of Head of the White House’s Office of Public Engagement.
Mr. Benjamin, an attorney, former three-term mayor of Columbia, South Carolina and 76th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, with an extensive record of achievement in government and the public sector, joined the Eyenovia Board in February 2022.
“We are beyond thrilled for Stephen, and wish him all the best in this important and high-profile role within the President’s administration,” stated Michael Rowe, Chief Executive Officer of Eyenovia. “Over the past year, Steve Benjamin’s insights and guidance have served us well at Eyenovia, and it is due in part to his service that we have achieved so much during that time.”
Eyenovia’s Board will continue to consist of seven members. A search for Mr. Benjamin’s successor on the Eyenovia Board has been initiated.
About Eyenovia, Inc.
Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN) is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical technology company developing a pipeline of microdose array print (MAPTM) therapeutics. Eyenovia is currently focused on the late-stage development of microdosed medications for mydriasis, presbyopia and myopia progression. For more information, visit Eyenovia.com.
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