SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, is saddened to share the news that Donald Glazer recently passed away. Don was a Board member and the chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee.
Co-founder, Chairman and CEO John V. Oyler issued the following statement:
“We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Don Glazer. He helped guide the founding of the company in 2010 and was an ardent supporter of our mission to deliver innovative medicines faster and more affordably to patients around the world. His impact from a professional and personal perspective is immeasurable, and he will be deeply missed by all of us who benefited from his extensive experience, sound judgment and wise counsel. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.”
Mr. Glazer served as a passionate BeiGene Board member, building connections amongst broad networks of cancer doctors – including his own – around the world. He was a strong proponent of working together across all constituencies in the industry for the betterment of cancer patients. Though he ended his long struggle with lung cancer and multiple myeloma, his legacy continues with a family charitable fund that has made a transformative impact in the lives of many around the world.
About BeiGene
BeiGene is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 10,000 colleagues spans five continents. To learn more about BeiGene, please visit www.beigene.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
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