Press Releases April 7, 2026 08:00 PM

Telix Strengthens Board with Additional Director Appointments

Telix Pharmaceuticals expands Board with experienced US executives to strengthen governance and clinical leadership

By Ajmal Hussain TLX
Telix Strengthens Board with Additional Director Appointments
TLX

Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited announces the appointment of two distinguished Non-Executive Directors, Maria Rivas, MD, and William Jellison, effective May 2026, to enhance the Board's expertise in US public company governance, clinical development, and financial oversight. This strategic expansion supports Telix's evolution as a dual-listed global biopharmaceutical company specializing in radiopharmaceuticals for oncology and rare diseases.

Key Points

  • Appointment of Maria Rivas, MD, a senior pharmaceutical executive with extensive experience in clinical development and commercialization, including roles at Pfizer and The Cooper Companies.
  • Appointment of William Jellison, a corporate finance leader with over 30 years experience, previously CFO of Stryker Corporation and board member of multiple healthcare companies.
  • The Board expansion aligns with Telix's growth as a dual-listed (ASX and NASDAQ) company in the biopharmaceutical sector, focusing on radiopharmaceutical development and commercialization.
  • Sectors impacted: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Financial Services (corporate governance)

MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, “Telix”) today announces two additional Non-Executive Director (NED) appointments, effective May 11, 20261, as part of Board expansion and succession planning:

  • Maria Rivas, MD is an experienced public company board director and S&P 100 senior pharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years’ experience in late-stage clinical development, commercialization and governance leadership. Dr. Rivas currently serves on the board of directors of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: COO), a medical technology company, and also served as an independent director for Medidata from 2018-2019 until its successful merger with Dassault Systèmes.

    Dr. Rivas spent over 25 years in healthcare developing and commercializing medical devices and pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases and neurosciences, most recently as Chief Medical Officer at Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE). She has managed global operations of several thousand data scientists, healthcare experts and field staff, and overseen the launch of multiple blockbuster medical products. Dr. Rivas holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from Brandeis University and an MD from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed residency training in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Endocrinology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
  • William (Bill) Jellison is a public company director and corporate finance leader with over 30 years’ experience, including audit committee leadership in large, regulated operating environments. He currently serves on the board of directors of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), Solenis LLC, and Young Innovations, Inc., and until recently served as a director of Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI).

    During his executive career, Mr. Jellison most recently served as Vice President and CFO of Stryker Corporation, overseeing international finance, SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and capital allocation. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Hope College.

Telix Interim Chair, Dr. Mark Nelson, commented on the appointments, “We are delighted to welcome Maria and Bill, highly accomplished Non-Executive Directors whose collective experience in U.S. public company governance, financial oversight and clinical leadership will significantly enhance the Board’s capability. Along with the recent addition of David Gill, these appointments are well aligned with Telix’s evolution as a dual-listed, global, commercial stage biopharmaceutical company.”

About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Telix is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals with the goal of addressing significant unmet medical need in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is headquartered in Melbourne (Australia) with international operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, Europe (Belgium and Switzerland) and Japan. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: TLX).

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Risks

  • Dependence on regulatory approvals for product candidates, including TLX101-Px and TLX250-Px, which are critical to commercial success.
  • Potential impact of geopolitical conflicts, tariffs, and macroeconomic conditions on supply chain and operational costs.
  • The forward-looking nature of the announcement is subject to uncertainties such as clinical trial outcomes, market competition, and reimbursement challenges that could affect Telix's performance and stock price.

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