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    Jasbir Seehra

    Chief Executive Officer at Keros Therapeutics Inc
    Board
    Since December 2015
    Age
    69 years
    Education
    Earned a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Southampton in England and completed postdoctoral work at MIT.
    Tenure
    Joined KROS as Chief Executive Officer in December 2015 and was promoted to Chair of the Board in July 2024.

    Also at Keros Therapeutics Inc

    CR
    Christopher Rovaldi
    President and Chief Operating Officer
    KR
    Keith Regnante
    Chief Financial Officer
    YC
    Yung Chyung
    Chief Medical Officer

    About

    Dr. Jasbir Seehra, aged 69, has built an extensive career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with a solid scientific foundation and leadership expertise.

    He earned a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Southampton in England and completed his postdoctoral work at MIT, which established his credentials in the field.

    He joined KROS in December 2015 as Chief Executive Officer, subsequently serving on the Board, and later became Chair of the Board in July 2024, reflecting his sustained impact on the company’s strategic and operational direction.

    $KROS Performance Under Jasbir Seehra

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Ember Therapeutics, Inc. Chief Scientific Officer Dec 2011 - Apr 2015 N/A
    Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Board Member N/A Previously served as board member
    Acceleron Pharma Inc. Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Feb 2004 - Nov 2010 N/A
    Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. Vice President of Biological Chemistry N/A Led the small molecule lead discovery effort at Genetics Institute, Inc.
    Genetics Institute, Inc. Leadership in Small Molecule Drug Discovery N/A Helped build capabilities in medicinal chemistry, high throughput screening, and structural biology

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    Private Life Science Company Board Member N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$699,039 Regular payroll2024 base salary
    Bonus$0 N/ANo bonus awarded
    Option Awards (Time-Vesting)125,000 shares, Fair Value: $5,104,488, Exercise Price: $56.18 per share Time-vesting; Granted on February 13, 2024 Share-based, time-vesting equity component
    All Other Compensation$14,666 Lump sumIncludes 401(k) match of $9,900 and cell phone expense reimbursement of $4,766

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance-Vesting Stock Option

    DetailValue
    Grant DateFebruary 23, 2024
    Exercise Price$63.61 per share
    Grant Date Fair Value$4,875,900
    Performance MetricsTwo development goals for cibotercept and KER-065
    Performance PeriodThrough December 31, 2025
    Vesting Schedule50% of eligible shares upon certification; remaining 50% on December 31, 2026
    Acceleration ConditionsFull acceleration upon change of control OR continuation for 12 months post involuntary termination

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    DetailValue
    Awarded Amount$455,000
    Target Bonus PercentageIncreased from 50% to 65% of base salary
    Achieved Performance110% achievement, capped at 100% payout
    Payout ConditionsContingent upon achieving annual performance goals
    Additional DetailsNo specific thresholds, metrics, vesting schedules, or grant dates provided