Karolinska Development’s Board of Directors appoints Ben Toogood as new Chairman

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – December 18, 2024. Karolinska Development AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: KDEV) today announces that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Ben Toogood as new Chairman until the next General Meeting.

Karolinska Development’s Board of Directors has internally appointed its member Ben Toogood as new Chairman, following Professor Hans Wigzell’s resignation from the position at his own request.

Ben Toogood has been a member of the Board since 2021 and is beyond the assignment also Head of Global Business Development at Sino Pharmaceuticals Limited, CEO at invoX Pharma Limited and Director at Softhale BV and pHion Therapeutics.

For further information, please contact:

Viktor Drvota, CEO, Karolinska Development AB
Phone: +46 73 982 52 02, e-mail: viktor.drvota@karolinskadevelopment.com

Johan Dighed, General Counsel and Deputy CEO, Karolinska Development AB
Phone: +46 70 207 48 26, e-mail: johan.dighed@karolinskadevelopment.com

TO THE EDITORS

About Karolinska Development AB

Karolinska Development AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: KDEV) is a Nordic life sciences investment company. The company focuses on identifying breakthrough medical innovations in the Nordic region that are developed by entrepreneurs and leadership teams. The company invests in the creation and growth of companies that advance these assets into commercial products that are designed to make a difference to patient’s lives while providing an attractive return on investment to shareholders.

Karolinska Development has access to world-class medical innovations at the Karolinska Institutet and other leading universities and research institutes in the Nordic region. The company aims to build companies around scientists who are leaders in their fields, supported by experienced management teams and advisers, and co-funded by specialist international investors, to provide the greatest chance of success.

Karolinska Development has a portfolio of eleven companies targeting opportunities in innovative treatment for life-threatening or serious debilitating diseases.

The company is led by an entrepreneurial team of investment professionals with a proven track record as company builders and with access to a strong global network.

For more information, please visit www.karolinskadevelopment.com.

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