BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today announced the appointment of Shalini Sharp to its Board of Directors and as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee, effective September 27, 2024.
“We are fortunate to welcome Shalini to the Board of Directors at this pivotal moment of growth,” said John V. Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of BeiGene. “The Board is looking forward to collaborating with Shalini, whose extensive experience in leading innovative global pharmaceutical companies will be invaluable as we enter new markets, advance our pipeline of groundbreaking cancer therapies, and embark on a transformative growth phase. Her financial expertise and proven success in guiding global enterprises will be instrumental in driving our path to profitability while continuing to deliver impactful medicines to more patients worldwide.”
Ms. Sharp is a leading financial executive with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and investment banking industries. She currently serves as a board member of Neurocrine Biosciences and Organon & Co. Previously, she served on the boards of Mirati Therapeutics, Sutro Biopharma, Precision Biosciences, Panacea Acquisition Corp., Array Biopharma, and Agenus Inc.
Ms. Sharp previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Ultragenyx, as well as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at Agenus. She previously held positions at Elan Pharmaceuticals, McKinsey & Company, and Goldman Sachs.
“I am honored to join BeiGene’s Board of Directors at a time of rapid global growth for the Company,” said Ms. Sharp. “BeiGene’s commitment to innovation and differentiated mission to lower barriers to access around the world resonate deeply with me, and I’m excited to work with the Board to impact even more patients’ lives.”
Ms. Sharp holds a B.A. and an MBA from Harvard University.
