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Dr. David Stamler

Chief Executive Officer at ALTERITY THERAPEUTICS
Since January 2021
Age
63 years
Education
Earned an M.D. from the University of Chicago—The Pritzker School of Medicine and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Chicago.
Tenure
Joined ATHE in May 2017 as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Clinical Development and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in January 2021.

Also at ALTERITY THERAPEUTICS

MPH
Mr. Phillip Hains
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

About

Dr. David Stamler is the Chief Executive Officer at Alterity Therapeutics, where his extensive career in clinical development and leadership has significantly shaped the company's mission to develop disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. His tenure at ATHE began in May 2017 when he joined as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Clinical Development, and he was subsequently promoted to CEO in January 2021, marking a period of strategic growth and strengthened clinical focus.

Before joining ATHE, he held key leadership positions at several reputed biopharmaceutical companies. His roles have included serving as Vice President, Clinical Development and Therapeutic Head for Movement Disorders at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries following Teva’s acquisition of Auspex Pharmaceuticals, as well as Chief Medical Officer positions at Auspex Pharmaceuticals and XenoPort, Inc. This diverse background in clinical research and drug development has provided him with a broad and in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

Throughout his career, Dr. Stamler has contributed to the advancement of novel drug candidates and clinical studies, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes. His work on projects such as ATH434 at ATHE and his involvement with other therapies at previous companies highlight his role in driving forward innovative treatment approaches for complex neurological conditions.

An alumnus of the University of Chicago, his academic background in medicine and biology forms the foundation for his clinical expertise and leadership abilities. His journey from various leadership roles in established pharmaceutical companies to his current executive position at ATHE underscores both his experience and dedication to the field of medical science and patient care.

$ATHE Performance Under Dr. David Stamler

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Alterity Therapeutics (ATHE)Chief Medical OfficerMay 2017 - Jan 2021Former role before promotion to CEO
Alterity Therapeutics (ATHE)Senior Vice President, Clinical DevelopmentMay 2017 - Jan 2021Former role before promotion to CEO
Teva Pharmaceutical IndustriesVice President, Clinical Development and Therapeutic Head for Movement Disorders2015 - 2017Joined following the acquisition of Auspex Pharmaceuticals
Auspex PharmaceuticalsChief Medical Officer2011 - 2015Key role in the development of AUSTEDO® (deutetrabenazine)
XenoPort, Inc.Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer2008 - 2010Publicly traded biopharmaceutical company
Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Drug Development2005 - 2008Private pharmaceutical company
Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc.Vice President, Research and Development, Medical Sciences2003 - 2005
Fujisawa Research Institute of AmericaVice President, Clinical Research Center2000 - 2003
Abbott LaboratoriesDirector of Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Products for the International Division1993 - 1997